Solid State Hard Drives

[Ralf11]

are there any comparative listening tests?

[Ralf11]

2 hours ago, sandyk said:

 

 The only one that I am aware of, was a simple listening comparison several years ago at a C.A. Symposium organised by Chris Connaker,  where the overall preference was for the sound from SSD.

 

 My own preference is for SSD where the +5V supply to it has been improved, and also increases the isolation between the SSD and other areas via the PSU. (+12V internal supply regulated down to +5V for the SSD)

 

 

Interesting given the greater electrical noise of an SSD according to ElviaCaprice

[Ralf11]

then assuming the preference was non-random and based on SQ.... what was better re the SSD?

[Ralf11]

just a thought experiment... don't worry

 

more info on the CA listening session might help

[Ralf11]

Let's suppose you just bought a fast iMc with a big 4TB Fusion drive - how would you attach an SSD to it to use the greater speed?  it has Thumperbolt/USB-C ports already.

 

And what would you do re the OS, or moving apps, data files to make use of the speed?

[Ralf11]

no no - I learned long ago to stay away from effing with line mode commands.  Whether CDC, VAX or Orville/Wylbur I ain't up fer it no mo'    Find a shell cartoon...

[Ralf11]

no it would be to speed up some programs and searches, not for music

[Ralf11]

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/31/16582018/intel-optane-p900-ssd-fast-dram-nand-flash-memory-desktop-computer