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Audible illusions to solid state pre
I combine my AI Modulus 3A with a Belles SA-100 power amp. Great match. Am looking for a ss preamp that has the same quality as the AI, but it is hard to find for decent money.  
which should I get Rogue RP5, Hegel P20, Belles Aria Preamp, Audible Illusion Modulus 3B
I have an AI Modulus 3A combined with a Belles SA-100. Great combination, but i don't like the stepwise volume control in the AI, especially when streaming music. Was wondering if the Belles Aria would be a good substitute. Any thoughts about that?  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@benanders Interesting, I will try it out.  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
One afterthought, will the difference in access speed be noticeable? Or is this just a measurement thing?  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
Makes sense, thanks!  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
Except for noise and reliability is there any further advantage of using an external ssd instead of hdd for streaming music?  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@benanders Perfect! Got a great deal on a Crucial MX500 SSD, so I will go for that one. Thanks again.  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@benanders Just to be sure, a Sata drive in a USB 3.1 case will work with the USB 2.0 input socket of the streamer?  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@russbutton If only using TV, yes. But who does that in 2024? What I already learned from this conversation is that 1) I should go for a reliable brand ssd, 2) Mb/s will always be sufficient for only streaming music 3) I can choose between an ex... 
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@roccity True; some titles I played a lot already disappeared (while they still are in Spotify). Problem is, you never know in advance which ones will disappear, and buying everything I like will be a fortune.  
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@roccity Makes sense, but the question will also be 'To stream or not to stream'. If the quality of streaming Quboz, in my case, is good, then how necessary will it be to have the same music stored on an ssd, except for rare irreplaceable and new ... 
Which external SSD for music streaming?
@benanders So then I assume that any current SSD will work as they all are 3.0 or higher, while audio devices have 2.0. I counted my CDs, 2tb will suffice (my vinyl collection is larger). Cheapest around here is the Crucial X6. Not sure if I will ... 
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?