Audiophile PC vs Streamer

Apr 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM Post #91 of 92
Hi, I am wondering if having a streamer in addition to my current streamer/server PC would result in improved SQ. My current front end:
PC with Teradak ATX LPS, running Roon
512GB/8TB HDD
ethernet card fed with 5v battery
JCAT USB XE with 5v LPS; USB out
to Ferrum Wandla/Hypsos

Will there be improvements if I move the PC out of the room and use a streamer (wifi or RJ45?) feeding I2S to the Wandla?

Early on I researched this to no end until I realized I was just overcomplicating things and looking for solutions to problems that didn't exist. You'll be fine with your PC
 
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM Post #92 of 92
Early on I researched this to no end until I realized I was just overcomplicating things and looking for solutions to problems that didn't exist. You'll be fine with your PC

The problems you’re looking for has nothing to do with what the OP was wondering. You buy those Jcat stuff in order to improve the sound, not to fix something like GPU noise (since most DACs today have galvanic isolation so this isn’t an issue these days) or humming
 

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