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Why is my expensive streamer to my DAC better than sending Roon or my Mac directly to DAC

I recently upgraded to a Lumin U1-X and it really sounds great, the DAC is ARC CD9.  I was telling my son how great this upgraded unit sounds. He asked me " What does a streamer do, and why can't the Mac simple go directly to the DAC".

I was at a loss of words, other than I don't know but it sounds amazing.

Can anyone offer a better explanation? Thank you

weiserb

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audiotroy
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The issue is noise a pc generates alot of noise this affects the data going to the dac a purpose built device delivers a cleaner data stream

 

We have sold most more streamers and have tested vs pcs and the dedicated devices all produced noticanly better sound

And there are a few tricks you can use to make your x1 even better

 

Dave and Troy

Audio Intellect Nj

digital specialists

 

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audiotroy
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weiserb the streamer is often getting its signal from a streaming site TIDAL OR QUOBUZ rather then a pc

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