Yes it is.
Two way systems allow buffering and reclockling. For example a
squeezebox has no added jitter from lan or wifi.
As soon as you switch to systems that are one way, they have to
synchronized. For example SPDIF. If you broadcast the clock from dac
back to the source. You solve a lot of j
Gazjam;558230 Wrote:
> Did you get the chance to try the Touch into the ECD-1 via its digital
> out?
> I use my Touch strictly as a digital transport, with analogue switched
> off and tweaks applied, and Im always curious about a DIRECT comparison
> with theTransporter using same Dac, levels set,
Working fine here using the modded plugin - didn't even think to try the
stock version.
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esbrewer
Server: 2.4GHz Intel iMac running Mac OS 10.6.2, SBS 7.5.0, Inguz DRC
Sources: SB3 (2), SB Boom, SB Radio, NAD C542, NAD T515
Amplification: NAD C720BEE
Loudspeakers: Paradigm Studio 20 (v.1),
Phil Leigh;553672 Wrote:
> I've done extensive listening and measurement tests of:
> FLAC streamed as FLAC
> FLAC streamed as WAV
> WAV streamed as WAV
> WAV streamed as FLAC
>
> ...and can find no measurable or audible difference. These tests were
> with an SB3 (2 different ones) and a Touch.My
iPhone;557419 Wrote:
>
> An SPL meter does not a proper test setup make. Is it a tool to use for
> general checking, sure. But concussions based on ones ears, biases, and
> backup with only an SPL Meter have no basis in fact much less measured
> fact.
Latest (double blind) tests I've seen concl
Did you get the chance to try the Touch into the ECD-1 via its digital
out?
I use my Touch strictly as a digital transport, with analogue switched
off and tweaks applied, and Im always curious about a DIRECT comparison
with theTransporter using same Dac, levels set, same cables etc.
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Gazjam
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I finally got a chance to try Touch in my main system. I don't disagree
with OP's assessment of Touch vs TP. When compared with TP + ECD-1,
Touch was severely lacking (it was very obvious in all types of music),
which was expected. There is flattening of soundstage, lack of
harmonics, lack of d
