Streaming itself is not very CPU intensive at all.
High CPU for most occurs when you are using DSP features, especially conversion from PCM to DSD, but also using heavy DSP features like equalization and phase adjustment.
At least on Roon, this is how it works. I can happily stream high rez so long as I’m not converting or heavily upsampling on a 10 year old CPU while sipping CPU time.
High CPU for most occurs when you are using DSP features, especially conversion from PCM to DSD, but also using heavy DSP features like equalization and phase adjustment.
At least on Roon, this is how it works. I can happily stream high rez so long as I’m not converting or heavily upsampling on a 10 year old CPU while sipping CPU time.