I've noticed a recent trend of repeated claims for FLAC vs WAV streaming. I think it really is about time we nailed this once and for all. Streaming WAV is not an option for me since the high-res transcoding breaks (at least I think it does - not sure with the recent changes in this space).
If it WAS the case that there was a difference it could ONLY be in the jitter/noise arena. We know the bitstreams are perfect in either case. If there was a difference it could be important to understand the mechanics because it could be a specific example of a more general case that would be applicable to the SB family of devices as a whole. I'm keeping an open mind even though my personal tests show no discernible difference. This could be because something in my system mitigates against or obscures the problem. I can't do tests until the weekend as I'm away from home. I'd be interested to see what others think in the meantime. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT 2.2X (Linear PSU) + Good Vibrations S/W - MF Triplethreat(Audiocom full mods)- Linn 5103 - Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber & Chord cables Outdoors: Boombox+Creative Sub (If I remember to turn it on...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57449 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
