chopandchange
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| Streaming vs Physical Media @stevewharton Why do you need upgraded clocks in a network stream when TCP/IP ensures reliable delivery to the streamer - I don't understand ? | |
| New Jays Audio flagship cd transport One of the main differences would be the 10Mhz Clock! That's not to be sniffed at! I also think you can use this clock as a master for other equipment that support reference clock connectivity hence making it superb value for money. Not just a C... | |
| Streaming vs Physical Media Ultimately there is no arguing with the fact that all the 1's and 0's get to the streamer in the right order because of the TCP/IP protocol which is designed to do this. So what does this mean? This means the music is sent perfectly to the stream... | |
| Streaming vs Physical Media @jji666 You comment on audio packets being streamed over TCP/IP perfectly is correct - the IP packets will arrive at their destination in correct order using checksum calculations, it's all part of the robustness of this comms technology. Noise... | |
| Streaming vs Physical Media The Audiolab 6000 CDT has interesting specs ensuring excellent CD playback: The master clock is controlled by a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator. the coaxial output is fed from a differential line driver to ensure a flawless digital ... | |
| A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport It’s now 2022 ! I to am thinking about getting a really good (yet somewhat affordable) CDT - so how are we all getting on with our choices here. Is the Pro-Ject still king of the hill? Is it still performing above and beyond or are we all getting... | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? I’m going to re-iterate that changing your front end streamer is most likely to take away the edginess with your existing excellent DAC. The aforementioned Grimm MU1 is my favourite for achieving this and it’s all in one box with the Roon "NUC" i... | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? In my experience - the transport is where it’s at - DAC comes second. With a better transport comes a better sound and edginess becomes less and less. My guess is that your DAC has much much more potential. In my very recent experience I connecte... | |
| Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated I am having great results with an Audio Note 0.1x coupled to my dCS Network Bridge - this DAC sounds superb - AN have been in the ladder DAC game from the beginning. | |
| The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same? Oh no I didn't say the Grundig would be better than your Sansui - I was just lending another example of a low cost looking amp that can sound excellent. But I will say with confidence that the AN DAC is so much better than the SPS DAC in every re... | |
| The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same? No problem Mahgister - I too remain open minded with regards some low cost items sounding very good in the right environment (hence why I purchased the SPS DAC3 but now finding that inadequate once you have listened to something like the AN 0.1x).... | |
| The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same? When I read these threads they make me laugh! Not only do DACs make a significant difference in the audio chain - digital transports do too. In fact cheap out on your digital front end then don't bother auditioning amps and speakers - you just ai... | |
| dCS Network Bridge - still worth considering? Thanks for the wise advice - I get where you are coming from. Albeit that the dCS Network Bridge is supposed to be an exceptional streamer of the highest calibre - this is the tempting proposition. I have a few DACs kicking around and like exper... | |
| Aurender N20 Again, compare the Grimm with the Aurender. That was an eye opener for me. Not yet a wallet opener though (although close!) - bit too expensive - but judging by the sound - worth it I guess (also it includes a lot of components in the tin: NUC, h... | |
| Aurender N20 I wholeheartedly recommend an audition with the Grimm Audio MU1. I've heard an Aurender and the Grimm just took digital sound to another level. The best streamer I have ever heard yet. And it includes many components and features in the box, run... |