
Originally Posted by
Filterlab
Yes indeed. Like for like, an SSD-based streamer outputting to the same DAC will almost always sound better, especially if the file has been comparison checked.
I've just added that for clarification in my post.

Yeah sorry that's what I suspected you meant, didn't mean to get hung up on clarification there but thanks for confirming. Yeah I use an SSD in my streamer into my DAC, the DAC on the streamer itself is pants.
Damn those Teac transports are sexy, can't beat some brushed gold and chunky buttons with a little sliver of a loading tray, lovely proportions.
System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
- Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
- Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -
System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
- Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
- Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -