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Is an audio media transport really better than PC?

Hello guys,

I'm having some doubts about purchasing an audio grade media transport or music streamer.
Wouldn't say I'm a sole PC Hi-FI dude, by recently I've been seeing a lot of reviews and articles talking about using a audio streamer to play music can certainly outperform PC playing, like the sound quality and stuff.
I normally use Roon to play music by my PC, which is not bad, but of course not heavenly I'd say haha... anyways, so recently I did some researches about some audio streamer/media transport with fair prices, there's one called Munich M1T, the price is worth a shot, and it's Roon Ready certified, but I'm just still hesitating that if I should buy it.

Can anyone share some insights with me? I'll be grateful big timeee~

preston8452
auxinput
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ALL better than a PC. You are allowed to hear what you want.

If you are comparing RasPi to a PC using the motherboard USB output, then yes i would agree RasPi will be superior.

However, if you compare RasPi to a PC using Pink Faun / JCAT USB card with a good external linear power supply, then I would highly beg to differ.

The results I am getting from my Pink Faun S/PDIF + Farad Super3 are extremely excellent.  It's actually the Farad Super3 that makes the biggest difference.  Running the Pink Faun PCI card just off the PC switching power supply is weak sounding in comparison with evident distortion and noise.

 

sns
3,003 posts
 

All streaming requires pc, all servers are audio optimized pc. Using general service pc for streaming not for serious listening on audiophile system. Adding steamer is a step up, still, much more can be done. There are many paths to great streaming sound quality, so much to choose from!

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thyname
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Is it just me or does @audiotroy always posts while intoxicated? Grammar errors are to the point everything reads gibberish 😂🙄

auxinput
2,920 posts
 

He's likely fat-fingering a iPhone when posting.

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thyname
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Or maybe just voice dictation via Siri 😂

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