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Sound quality differences in streamers
@kckrs  Cool!  Let us know how it goes.  What’s the ETA?  
Sound quality differences in streamers
@devinplombier  Yep, I get it.  My streamer journey started with my first post-retirement project, which is when I built a raspberry pi.  My “bias” was that I was gonna hear a huge difference between it and my better streamers - everyone (almost)... 
Sound quality differences in streamers
@kckrs  Interesting re Volumio and wifi.  While I have no direct experience of that streamer, I do have experience with 4 others using wifi in my house.  They are: iFi Zen streamer, Pro-ject S2 Ultra, Okto DAC8 with raspberry pi self-installed, a... 
Sound quality differences in streamers
@devinplombier  Very interesting topic.  And I’m sure all will be shocked that I have a different view than @kevn  does as it relates to digital v analog.  I think perhaps a more apt analogy is as follows: 1) Reading the source - in the analog r... 
Sound quality differences in streamers
lol! We’ll just have to disagree on that.  I’ve provided my 20+ years’ streaming experience, links to discussions where multiple perspectives have been shared, industry resources for helping others evaluate products, and credible explanations for ... 
Sound quality differences in streamers
@kevn  Sure, it makes sense, but is not really responsive to my fundamental points.  Jitter is well understood and measured.  And there are folks who know a lot more than me about the science who have done all sorts of tests on the limits of huma... 
Sound quality differences in streamers
@kevn  ”sigh”.  You slightly misrepresented my position.  Please see my post on 4/25 at 4:05 pm.  I do and have heard differences across streamers, and I believe many others do as well.  However, due to a misunderstanding of what streamers do or ... 
Building a second, vinyl focused system. Speaker advice needed! (<$10k)
They’re a little polarizing, but I’m a big fan of the Rethms.  The Trishna started out @ $10k, but may be up to $12k now.  Perfect for virtually any tube amplification, even SET.  They use a full range driver combined with a powered low end featur... 
Need Recommendation for Coffee Shop
klipsch the three  
Need Recommendation for Coffee Shop
If you’re going midcentury vibe, Klipsch the three might be a good choice.  
OT: Espresso machines
Rancilio Silvia Pro X.  Dual boiler machine.  Easy to use.  
Sound quality differences in streamers
@fleschler  iFi Zen Stream: $400 Primare NP5 Prisma: $800 Project Stream Box S2 Ultra: $900 Holo Audio Red: $950 Volumio Rivo:  $1200 Volumio Rivo+: $1500    
DDC or Better Streamer?
oops, did a bit more research. any reason you wouldn’t just go with Laiv Harmony uDDC?  
DDC or Better Streamer?
here’s a recent, relatively robust discussion re streamers. streamer discussion  Re DDC, I have no experience myself, but would simply note that It makes sense to me that Denafrips would make a separate Hermes in part because their DACs are NOS,... 
Sound quality differences in streamers
@devinplombier  ok, but if you’re playing WFB Jr. I get to play Christopher Hitchens.  Deal?