So, if I read the description of the Staccato correctly, it is 100% Bluetooth. I don't doubt what the OP says he hears, but that's something if BT outperforms Wifi, especially at this modest price.
Stepping into streaming, finally
As the title states finally I have gotten into streaming realm. Wanted ethernet streamer connectivity and started with Wiim feeding Denafrips Venus II 12th then into Pathos Inpol Remix and finally to Sonus Faber Venere. Well, I was not thrilled with the sound quality not to mention lack of cooperation from Wiim with pure ethernet path. Tried Bluesound Node, small steps. No dice with Node either. Came across EarMen Stacatto with exclusive ethernet connectivity and no DAC built in, exactly what I needed, very few reviews but took a chance. Well, all the boxes of my needs checked, with sound quality matching CDs, transported by Jay's Audio CDT2 MK3. I think that says a lot. Very satisfied, expectations exceeded.
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@romanesq So what's the difference between the Finisar you are using and something like this:
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-iso-plus-2#overview For someone like me who is not tech savvy, the DX Engineering looks like an easier fix, although I see it's not optical. IOW, what, besides the cabling, do you need to add to the Finisar? How is it powered? Does it need an enclosure, or you just run them naked? |