20-Oct-2014, 15:00
Another update, my PC music server is nearing completion!
Last week I've ordered and installed JPlay 5.2.1 and today, after reading a lot of user experiences, comparing etc. I've decided to take the plunge and ordered the JCat USB interface card. It's the most expensive card (comparing to SOtM and PPA) but also seems to be simply the best. It allows a direct 5V linear PSU or battery power feed, the SOtM needs a higher voltage. It's also possible to configure the power filtering and disable/enable the power feed per port so all in all the JCat card suits me best practically as well. (edit: just received an email the card will be shipped tomorrow with UPS. )
Only one more thing on my list now: an "audiophile grade" SATA cable for the OS SSD. It's hard to believe but this also seems to really matter!
My Audioquest Carbon USB cable is up for public sale now. I'm still contemplating whether to sell the AQ Diamond ethernet cable as well but I probably will soon as well. If any of the Dutch or European guys here are interested in either one of these cables please send me a PM.
More info on JCat: http://jplay.eu/jcat/
Last week I've ordered and installed JPlay 5.2.1 and today, after reading a lot of user experiences, comparing etc. I've decided to take the plunge and ordered the JCat USB interface card. It's the most expensive card (comparing to SOtM and PPA) but also seems to be simply the best. It allows a direct 5V linear PSU or battery power feed, the SOtM needs a higher voltage. It's also possible to configure the power filtering and disable/enable the power feed per port so all in all the JCat card suits me best practically as well. (edit: just received an email the card will be shipped tomorrow with UPS. )
Only one more thing on my list now: an "audiophile grade" SATA cable for the OS SSD. It's hard to believe but this also seems to really matter!
My Audioquest Carbon USB cable is up for public sale now. I'm still contemplating whether to sell the AQ Diamond ethernet cable as well but I probably will soon as well. If any of the Dutch or European guys here are interested in either one of these cables please send me a PM.
More info on JCat: http://jplay.eu/jcat/