I have only heard Streamers as a Source in the Systems of others.
The systems I have heard them in are able to play both Vinyl and CD as a Source.
I have heard a Streamer with a Value of £5000 in a system worth approx'
£100 000 and compared it to a Vinyl Source during the demonstration.
The systems in use are a result of a long term commitment and built up with the intention of being an end game collection.
In a few Systems I have heard various DAC's in use for comparisons, with the purpose of creating A/B demonstrations within the local HiFi Group.
DAC > Streamer, DAC > CD and Vinyl are used to compare the Music Selected.
Note: All demonstrations are short duration so the observations will usually show the obvious differences and assist with showing a Source that is the most attractive at that present time.
To date I have not discovered a Streamer as a Source that offer the positive impression and Sound Quality a CD or Vinyl Source can offer.
I have selected a PS Audio Memory Player > DAC for my Digital Media replays.
Beyond the personal experiences I have with listening to a Streamer as Source, I do not see any reason not to incorporate one into a System, there is a vast access to music at ones finger tips, that can be replayed at acceptable sound qualities for listening to music in general.
Being the cheapskate that I can be I accept an even more diminished SQ and use Alexa for the same experience, having an abundance of music available with ease of accessibility.
A visit to a Thread 'what Vinyl / CD are you playing' will allow Alexa to show the adeptness at retrieving the Artist to be auditioned.
Using Alexa has helped myself produce a substantial list of Artists to investigate and a lengthy shortlist of Albums to seek out.
This as a method does help with allowing a particular Album to be searched out and discovered at a satisfying discounted price.
Also which is quite cool, and having grown up a Trekkie' Fan.
The Computer that was produced that evolved into Alexa was designed by a Cambridge University Educated Individual who wanted to produce a design that enabled an interaction in the same way the interactions are seen on Star Trek.
I wonder when Branson, Bezos and Musk will be offering Warp Speed Travel.
The systems I have heard them in are able to play both Vinyl and CD as a Source.
I have heard a Streamer with a Value of £5000 in a system worth approx'
£100 000 and compared it to a Vinyl Source during the demonstration.
The systems in use are a result of a long term commitment and built up with the intention of being an end game collection.
In a few Systems I have heard various DAC's in use for comparisons, with the purpose of creating A/B demonstrations within the local HiFi Group.
DAC > Streamer, DAC > CD and Vinyl are used to compare the Music Selected.
Note: All demonstrations are short duration so the observations will usually show the obvious differences and assist with showing a Source that is the most attractive at that present time.
To date I have not discovered a Streamer as a Source that offer the positive impression and Sound Quality a CD or Vinyl Source can offer.
I have selected a PS Audio Memory Player > DAC for my Digital Media replays.
Beyond the personal experiences I have with listening to a Streamer as Source, I do not see any reason not to incorporate one into a System, there is a vast access to music at ones finger tips, that can be replayed at acceptable sound qualities for listening to music in general.
Being the cheapskate that I can be I accept an even more diminished SQ and use Alexa for the same experience, having an abundance of music available with ease of accessibility.
A visit to a Thread 'what Vinyl / CD are you playing' will allow Alexa to show the adeptness at retrieving the Artist to be auditioned.
Using Alexa has helped myself produce a substantial list of Artists to investigate and a lengthy shortlist of Albums to seek out.
This as a method does help with allowing a particular Album to be searched out and discovered at a satisfying discounted price.
Also which is quite cool, and having grown up a Trekkie' Fan.
The Computer that was produced that evolved into Alexa was designed by a Cambridge University Educated Individual who wanted to produce a design that enabled an interaction in the same way the interactions are seen on Star Trek.
I wonder when Branson, Bezos and Musk will be offering Warp Speed Travel.