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jitter
my new DAC exhibits dropout on a few HD tracks that my old DAC does not. The manufacturer of the new DAC says it is from excessive jitter being received from my streamer, and will adjust the buffer....I will see if this is correct when I try a new... 
dropout streaming
The manufacturer seems to be exploring the possibility that my streamer has too much jitter, but I am skeptical. I don’t get dropout on my other DAC. I will try another streamer soon .  I don’t get dropout when I use it as DAC for CD playback   
dropout streaming
@jl35 , well, I have never had a complaint during my experience with Qobuz, and Im 99.99% certain my current problem is NOT Qobuz  
dropout streaming
SO, the problem is ONLY with this particular DAC; when I switch back to my Benchmark, it does not occur....I dont want to say anything negative about the DAC brand, as so far the owner of the company has been responsive and I am sure it will  be a... 
dropout streaming
I dont recall this  being a problem when  I used the Benchmark DAC 3b.....I need to go back to that and see if the problem persists    
dropout streaming
my bluesound is Wired, not WiFI, and has EtherREGEN upstream  
Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby?
It is fascinating psychology to see so many rationalize the way they did things or what they purchased/own as the best. It is the rare post of someone admitting error, or ignorance .  I personally believe that everything matters, but certainly not... 
Annoying trend? New vinyl equalization and compression
+1 dogberry +1 atmasphere  
Testing Ethernet switch
+1 mgrif104    
Spec-chart for digital cables
One high end manufacturer(I cant remember which one) clearly states that 1.37 M for a RCA S/PDIF is their minimum length due to jitter.....interesting    
Silver v Copper wire phono cable
…. And there is always that synergy thing….  
Silver v Copper wire phono cable
I chose continuous silver from cartridge to phono preamp. I did not audition any other. It is my impression that silver is somewhat more detailed/quicker, copper a little warmer.  but that is anecdotal. Definitely get continuous is that is avail... 
Airlens
the  AIRLENS has ONLY S/PDIF coax and I2S output  
Airlens
thx..my DAC has no I2S input  
Eversolo dmp A6 vs Master edition vs Z8
@Richl35, did you compare the two versions as streamers only?  that is what interests me, as I use an separate DAC Thanks