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| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @nyev The Cable Company lending library has a multitude of cables available for demos, used them for years for all manner of cable shootouts. I agree with your characterization AQ Diamond, don't feel the need to replace this usb cable. | |
| Inexpensive but good sounding power supply (and hard drive) for PC audio? When streaming via my home theater setup I always use Wasapi Exclusive, better than the other schemes I've used. For sure adding external power supplies to Windows based server can be problematic in how to run external cables. I had to cut out... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers @singingg Cool, Charles Ives was part of last weeks listening session, Ives is genius! I've never heard of router with built in lps, assuming they are indeed lps, doubt they're quality lps. Network upgrades can seem never ending at times. With... | |
| Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System I agree simple MAY be best, all depends on implementation. If one doesn't have good filtering, clocks, PS on essential network components, these will have to be supplied via add ons. Here is example of simple and optimized network. Modem with ... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @lalitk This is good information, but too many dac manufacturers don't mention anything special with inputs other than usb, seems they always mention usb optimization, not enough with others. Presume these dac manufacturers want to be all things f... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? This all helps to confirm that dac and streamer is best perceived as a package deal, kind of like speakers and amps. Match best output or rendering scheme on streamer output to optimal input on dac, this should result in optimal sound quality. Doi... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers Not sure all aware, but Sonore offers upgraded Finisar on both Sonore and Small Green Computer websites, haven't determined part number. @jerryg123 Cool, so we'll have two more impressions of these, mine still burning in silently, still no dro... | |
| Solid core OFC vs stranded OCC copper I agree with so many variables coming into play hard to determine litz vs solid core alone. I simply tune by ear, metallurgy and cable design all come into play. I've found perfect DIY Helix Image power cable recipe to be combo of solid core VHAud... | |
| Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"? @nyev Very nice, detailed comparison. My only question is, can there be too much detail, transparency? Maximum detail and transparency has always been my goal in audio reproduction, while there have been periods of times where that added D/T wasn'... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers @nonoise No offense. I still have over 3500 cd's and about that many vinyl album lying all over my house, entire closets used for storage. I continue to maintain vinyl setup, enjoy the unique pleasures of physical media. | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers @nonoise Just because you stream doesn't mean you can't purchase music, I still purchase via downloads and/or cd's to rip to NAS. Streaming doesn't have to be complex, things being done on this thread are for the serious streamer or those with... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers By the way, @lalitk I've not come to final conclusion as to whether Roon best in two streamer or one streamer setup. My issue has always been less that optimal usb rendering via my primary streamer, someday I'll install JCAT or Pink Faun usb boar... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers As far as clocks and networks go, clocking in routers and switches, clocks in streamers, clocks in dac. I have upgraded OXCO clocks in everything but router. I don't believe one needs external separate clock if good clocks are contained within the... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers You're very welcome, would like to see these custom builds get some traction at this forum. Worst part of these builds is procuring the parts, assembling is fun! @thieliste and others. I've had Finisar 1475's and new optical cable burning in f... | |
| Network optimization for serious streamers I should add one could start with HDPlex internal ps allied to external LPS and save substantially over $6K JCAT I went with. The HDPlex route is very nice for a much more reasonable cost. say $1-3K depending on which HDPlex and LPS one chooses. S... |