Correct. Bits are bits. And jitter in today's equipment is so small it cannot possibly be audible. And error correction has been perfected for decades. Even as far back as when I was doing network programming for banking systems in the 80's.
Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
From a layman mindset, a streamer transmits electronic information to a dac via coaxial cable or other connection. The electronic information I believe is standardized for all streamers. That said, the streamer itself could not influence the sound quality heard by the audience. I think it is bit-perfect information coming across to the dac.
So for instance a Bluesound 2i vs Cambridge CXN V2 streamer should sound identical with the same connections and equipment used and of course same streaming service and content.
thoughts appreciated if I have this correct?
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@dvdgreco , There is no doubt that adding a good quality streamer to a good system will make a big difference. It is likely that the Node and the Cambridge are not all that different. I added an Auralic Aries G2.1 in front of my already good sounding Tambaqui DAC and it made (to me) a noticeable improvement. I did not want to believe this, as there is a good streamer in my Tambaqui. But it did. I use USB from streamer to DAC, and also enjoy the Muon Filter in front of the streamer. I also upgraded my network cables to Supra shielded Cat 8. |
@soix @tk21 Speaking of Darko, on the other end of the spectrum, here he calls the WiiM Mini "Outstanding" "Fantastic" & "Favorite streamer of 2022" all for $79. https://darko.audio/2022/11/introducing-the-wiim-pro-network-streamer/ |
@navyachts Just as he did with the Sueezebox, he left out the qualifier “for the money,” but he did say it’s not on the level of better/pricier streamers. Just highlighting a few words from his review without context is misleading. |
@soix - I was just trying to point out that something outstanding and fantastic could be had for thousands of dollars less than the Innuos Zen Mk3. Didn't say it sounded better. |
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