@kota1 really, that close comparatively. My streaming sounds a bit thinner and brighter. There’s also more distortion.
Downloads Versus Streaming
Hi Again,
I’ve been streaming Qobuz through my Bryston Pi to my Ayre QB9 Twenty. Despite being told that streaming quality is every bit as good sounding as my local library on an external SSD, my ears tell me otherwise. Even at higher bit rates and resolutions. Yes, a better streamer and/or tweaks and upgrades would have effective results, at this stage I believe I’m better off with downloads. I’m just wondering what you folks out there have experienced regarding this matter and what you’ve done to make improvements.
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@goofyfoot I do have a disc spinner (Sony UHPH1 Universal player) that is very good to my ear. I think it may just nostalgia on my part or it could be the ripping process I use is less than perfect |
Your scenario is very much like comparing apples to oranges. Downloads especially DSD’s in most cases will always sound superior to Qobuz high resolution files. Having said that, there are many files on Qobuz that sounds extremely good and satisfying. I wonder what tweaks you’ve done with Bryston Pi? 2) Are you using any Ethernet filters between your router and Bryston Pi 3) What Ethernet and digital cable you’re using between Bryston Pi and QB9 |
@lalitk Yes, I have a Linear Power Supply attached to my Pi. I do not have Ethernet filters. I’m using a Wireworld Platinum Starlight USB cable from the Pi to my DAC. |
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