The difference you hear has little to do with the different technologies. It's the implementation of the technology that makes the difference. By itself the Squeezbox is good to very good, but it has clearly defined (and well documented) shortcomings. There are various mods and upgrades that people claim significantly better the basic product. If you did a comparison of various USB devices you would also find that some sound better than others.
USB Ext Sound Card Vs. Squeebox
I need your opinion on the following setups. Which system will sound better?
1. Mac Mini with USB Sound Card + DAC
2. Mac Mini with Wifi Squeebox + same DAC
I am playing WAV as the music format.
I assume option 1 is better but option 2 is a cleaner setup for me. Has anyone tried both setups? And is there a noticeable difference?
Thanks.
Sean
1. Mac Mini with USB Sound Card + DAC
2. Mac Mini with Wifi Squeebox + same DAC
I am playing WAV as the music format.
I assume option 1 is better but option 2 is a cleaner setup for me. Has anyone tried both setups? And is there a noticeable difference?
Thanks.
Sean