25-Nov-2014, 14:08
Here's my experiences of data connections, playing from a Synology NAS via a MacMini to a Devialet 120 (in order of preference):
1. Chord SilverPlus USB (£50): Best combination of life, rhythm & tone for me
2. Air/Ethernet cable CAT6 0.5m(direct connection): More organic; softer; relaxing
3. Air/Wifi: Same relaxed sound as Ethernet connection (minus 5% perhaps)
I also tried blind testing SD-card storage against NAS storage using Hi-Res files in JRiver, and to my astonishment I preferred the ones from the remote NAS every time! (more space and note decay). I expected the opposite. What's with that ?!?
1. Chord SilverPlus USB (£50): Best combination of life, rhythm & tone for me
2. Air/Ethernet cable CAT6 0.5m(direct connection): More organic; softer; relaxing
3. Air/Wifi: Same relaxed sound as Ethernet connection (minus 5% perhaps)
I also tried blind testing SD-card storage against NAS storage using Hi-Res files in JRiver, and to my astonishment I preferred the ones from the remote NAS every time! (more space and note decay). I expected the opposite. What's with that ?!?
JRiver v25 (Windows) >> 220Pro/CI >> PMC Twenty5.23 + twin KEF KC62 subs. One White Phantom.
