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Point of higher priced streamer?
This thread is pretty typical. Here’s what happens: Somebody posts a question about whether “size really matters.” Then a bunch of other people weigh in. Before long, somebody shows up to lecture everyone about how he or she is the authority and p... 
Point of higher priced streamer?
@ Audio2design...I “suspect” this may be your goal on this thread:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2hwqn9 
Point of higher priced streamer?
Of the eight or nine streamers I have auditioned in my own system, I hear the biggest SQ differences between streamers whose manufacturers take power management and design seriously and those who do not. Additionally, vibration damping and build q... 
Point of higher priced streamer?
PSAudio’s digital guru, Ted Smith, has some interesting thoughts on digital theory versus actual practice and listening experience. He posts frequently on their forums. No one is perfect, but he seems to have the knowledge, experience and practica... 
Point of higher priced streamer?
Uhm, no hoop. I asked you to explain your position. You have and now I am going to go enjoy my fancy streamer. ;-) 
Point of higher priced streamer?
his article was written in 2014, long after asynchronous USB was dominant for DACs and jitter on USB became meaningless, not to mention bit errors are extremely low.https://darko.audio/2014/12/global-feedback-can-ethernet-cables-make-a-difference/... 
Point of higher priced streamer?
If someone calls someone “technically illiterate” a person would be well within their rights to ask that you provide a quoted or video captured example that somehow proves or supports the claim of illiteracy. If that proof is not provided, I disco... 
Point of higher priced streamer?
@audio2design,No insult intended. Just offering some wisdom that was not my own. Twain was warning people to be wary of certitude. Ignorance, which plagues me and the rest of the world, is not nearly as dangerous as being certain about something t... 
Point of higher priced streamer?
@audio2design:“It ain’t what you don’t know that’ll hurt you, it’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain 
Point of higher priced streamer?
A very wise man named John Darko is fond of saying, “If you haven’t heard it, you really don’t know.” If you accept that truism, you can discount about half of what you read on audio forums. Listening to people rant about things they’ve never actu... 
Is there somewhere I can check vinyl sound quality?
There’s a new vinyl quality review website. It’s still in the early stages of building a database of titles, but the site is 100 percent dedicated to promoting and calling out vinyl based upon pressing and recording quality.http://www.vinylreviews... 
Audio Research - DAC9
Here's the latest DAC9 review:http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/audio_research_dac9.htm 
USB printer cable VS USB audiophile grade cable?
Al,Excellent post! There certainly is *not* a direct correlation between price and performance and I also concur that USB cables may not produce the same results from system to system. That said, there are a few well-designed USB cables out there ... 
USB printer cable VS USB audiophile grade cable?
When it comes to playing back digital music files, everything matters. If you have a system resolving enough to re-create the natural micro-details that convey musicality, you will easily hear the difference between standard USB data cables and we... 
power cords fo monoblocks
You might try Shunyata's King Cobra CX or Anaconda Zitron...they should be close to your budget used.