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Which external SSD for music streaming?
I think it is 2.0  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
Isn't the Samsung QVO an internal drive? I need an external one. Following your advices, brand/no need for speed, the Crucial X6 would be a good option, I think.  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@audioman58 You mean the USB cable from SSD to streamer?  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
Perfect!  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@blisshifi Thanks for the link. @kijanki Good to know!  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
Thanks. If streaming sounds just as good as ripped CDs then I may do that too. Then 2tb could be sufficient.  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
Maybe I better get 4tb to be on the safe side.  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
That sounds good, I will check that. So that will be fast enough I guess. A Metronome DSS is on its way. French high-end company. I got a demo for a good price. On paper it has everything I need :-)  
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Thanks, I will look into that too.  
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@audphile1 Sensible suggestions again, thanks!  
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@mdalton Okay, I get the noise reduction purpose now. Thanks @audphile1 The only way to test it is to buy it new, or very cheap so you can sell it again. No, I don't have dsd files. That's another advantage of being older...:-)  
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It sounds unbelievable in 2024, but Auralic doesn't support Android. BTW was wondering what makes an Auralic such a good wireless streaming device, compared to other companies that also include WiFi in their streamers? Not to open another can of ... 
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Better silly talk than silly walk. (If you are old enough then you know Monty Python had a ministry for that).      
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Thanks, the Auralic G1 looks interesting and on the used market affordable. You say it's at the bright side. I guess my Merason Frerot dac can handle that. But does it also have an Android app?  
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Yes it does with a usb WiFi antenna. Should be the same as built-in WiFi. Not sure if I would need dsd and more than 192k. List price was €3490 versus €990 for the Volumio. Something will account for the price difference....