A novel way to massively improve the SQ of computer audio streaming

[Ralf11]

A device that disconnected (the gnd, or whatever is needed to prevent noise transfer) of the SSD each time a block of tracks filled up RAM would accomplish the same as pulling the USB stick out.  It could then re-connect when RAM contents were nearing depletion.  And it would be much more convenient too...

 

Who knows USB-C or Thunderbolt really well?

[Ralf11]

20 hours ago, Chopin75 said:

Seriously? Can anyone hear that noise when it is loaded ? Would a pause before the start of track help? Though this won’t work if tracks are joined together continuously. Separate LPS on the SSD would help? 

 

 I have no idea whether anyone can hear any such noise.  The thread rules are you can usually not test for it, only post impressions.

 

But if there IS such noise, I offered a more convenient way to reduce it (for those who worry about it).

 

A good SMPS or LPS should help, again if there is an issue.

 

And, of course, if there is not a better way to deal with the putative problem...

[Ralf11]

you might add that one to your compilation

 

also: the blue arrows point down to your AC power - maybe up would be better

 

& would 'dedicated AC line' be better wording than 'dedicated circuit' - esp. for non-native English speakers?

[Ralf11]

can you list the 4 and a brief description of the changes in sound? just for a given CPU speed setting

[Ralf11]

S'dad - can you add in the amp & speakers to your list?

 

Also, what is your Pearl Jam chain?

[Ralf11]

On 8/20/2019 at 3:20 PM, austinpop said:

* * *categories of optimizations that we have covered over the lifetime of this thread. ...

• Bridging Ethernet interfaces on music server
• Better PSUs (upstream of DAC)
• Better quality system clocks for USB, Ethernet, and system
• Better quality word clocks - for example in DDCs like Mutec MC-3+, SOtM dX-USB HD Ultra, Singxer DC-1
• Reference 10MHz clocks
• USB regenerators 
• Ethernet regenerators (switches)
• Standalone vs. distributed - where did you land?
• Endpoint optimization - NUCs etc
• Server optimization - mobos, cards, etc
• OS optimization - AL, Euphony etc 
• Music SW optimization - Roon, HQPlayer, SL, Stylus etc
• Assorted:
  • Digital cables - USB, Ethernet, clock, etc
  • Power cables
  • Power optimizations
    • Dedicated circuits
    • Regenerators, conditioners, isolation transformers etc.
  • Cable shielding - JSSG, JSSG360
  • Isolators, filters
  • Grounding - JSGT, etc
  • Fuses
  • Other accessories

 

you might ask CC to put this post in a more place as a comprehensive list of possibilities

 

it's too long to go at the top but a pinpoint link to would fit in a single line