Recent content by Thuan

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    Server advice

    The proof is in the pudding, and I haven’t experienced DACs streamer (roon endpoint). I’d say, try the JCAT XE netcard with your DACs streamer first and hopefully you’ll like the improved SQ. Once and if you’re ready to go build the PC, consider adding the USB card. My two cents.
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    Server advice

    If fund is available, it's better to go JCAT XE network card and USB card at once. Otherwise, adding one card at a time will bring improvements in some areas while revealing weaknesses else where in the setup.
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    More Consensus That Streaming Is An Inferior Format & Not High End?

    +1 So true, and very well said. Thank you.
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    D.I.Y Audio Server project completed

    Congratulations! How does it sound?
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    Audiophile router configuration

    Wifi speed increased above 30Mbps between AP and control point, and problem solved. Thank you.
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    Audiophile SSD

    OS SSD can be small enough so high quality is attainable. 32gb - 64GB SLC type (brand names Apacer, Swissbit, Intel). Music SSD capacity ranges from 512KB to 2TB or 4TB. Without knowing better, I'd go with Samsung 860 Pro Series. For much better SQ, I'd power both with external linear power...
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    Audiophile router configuration

    Sorry Matt for the delay. I'm using JPLAY FEMTO as streaming server and Windows server 2019 dualPC for Qobuz streaming.
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    Audiophile router configuration

    Progress report: 1/ upgraded control point from Samsung Tab A to Galaxy S6: didn't help. 2/ upgraded audio dedicated TPLink AC1750 to same brand Wifi 6 AX1800: no help. 3/ increase internet speed from 200Mbps max to 600Mbps does help though not completely. Streaming up to 192/24 on 2.4GHz...
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    Audiophile router configuration

    Thanks guys for your inputs. In an effort to utilize 2.4GHz band not only for local files playback (which sounds really good) but also for Qobuz streaming, I moved the ethernet connection between audio Wifi AP and audio switch to a higher priority. Also, I'm giving each band its unique name...
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    Audiophile router configuration

    Thanks for a great topic. Having read your post, I've configured my network accordingly (dedicated 2.4GHz, channel, low transmit power) and enjoyed better sounding local files playback anything up to DSD 256 and 192/24 format. Here's the issue: whenever I go streaming on Qobuz, nothing...
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    Best Playback Software: Roon, Euphony, Audionirvana, HQPlayer...??

    My two cent input: I've been happily using JPLAY as Asio driver on dualPC (AudioPC + controlPC) with a number of players: Foorbar2000, Bug Head, MinimServer, and JPLAY Femto currently. The more recent player, the better sounding IMHO. An Android tablet as control poin completes the headless...
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    Cable Modems

    If I put my ears where my mouth is, really listen to different routers, switches, and other network devices and said, "Hey you guys, I've tried but didn't hear a difference. Many of you have heard differences, so what am I missing here?", then I'd call that a valid question coming from another...
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    Just learned that the network isolator would be most effective between Wifi and whatever upstream, so I've move the GISO to be located between audio switch and wifi AP. Ideally, a JCAT NET isolator and or a GIGA Foil would be added.
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    Here it is in text format: Internet --> Comcast compatible modem (SB8200) --> Acousence GISO --> pfSense firewall --> 1/ audio grade switch --> a/ wifi access point b/ FMC --> FMC --> dual audio switch --> controlPC...
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    My apologizes. In a hurry I picked a free sketching service and it may have expired.
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