Is there an audible difference streaming files from a NAS compared to build in SSD?

[baconbrain]

Hi,

is there an audible difference or other things to gain when streaming flac files from a NAS using roon rock (NUC build into akasa silent case) to the Devialet compared to when you store the music files on a (large) SSD build into the roon rock machine itself and play them from there to your Devialet?

Not sure if there is a clear answer to your question.

Imo the impact on SQ will depend on the quality of the components in the signal chain (NAS, Switch, NUC, etc.) and the possible negative influence of component induced "noise" of multiple sources. One could make the simple assumption that less sources of noise in the chain would automatically result in better SQ, but I have personally had set-ups, and listening experiences, which are the opposite to that logic.

Convenience and "ease of use" are also sometimes underestimated when considering the listening experience. If you have to power-on numerous components prior to listening and then deal with the occasional (or frequent) quirks in stability related to more complex signal chains, then the enjoyment of just listening to music can be spoiled quite quickly.

Just my subjective opinion but hope it helps ...