Sorry @bigwave1 - EMM is the reference line by Ed Meitner, and what I mention I believe also applies to you MA3, that there is good synergy with AES.
Upstream Bottlenecks, Experience, Opinions, Meitner Dac
Are there considerations regarding upstream components that may cause a bottleneck with the DA3? It has a streamer and reclocks. Yesterdays discussion on architecture was very helpful but are there other details, components that may need consideration fully realize the DA3 potential? PC to this DAC, Switch(s), ie Edison with built in LPS, LPS’s for Router, Modem, Additional clocking, Last leg Ethernet cable(8?), grounded? Lan filters. If all the upstream components could have impact, would the switch be the place to start? BTW, I have yet to purchase a new server, FWIW, now using highly modded Mac mini hard wired LPS. Thank you all, DaveH
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I would start with a better power cable. Especially with digital sources and DACs, well grounded cables with noise-reducing shielding will set you up with the right foundation. The Ethernet switch & cables and all will only be worth it once your streamer / server is at more of a reference stage. If you do consider upgrading the streamer/server, consider one with a good clock and AES output. I believe EMM tends to work very well with AES vs USB, but YMMV. If keeping the Mac mini for a while, you can upgrade the USB cable if you haven’t already. That should yield just as big of results as the power cable. |
Since @ghasley decided to speak up where I didn’t want to, I might as well just add that I concur. If possible, stop trying to eek what you can with the Mac Mini and invest in a proper streamer/server. The cost of entry is a bit high, but if you can afford to invest, it saves time and frustration on top of much improved sound quality. |