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In Reply to: RE: Why is a USB DAC and external USB drive a bad idea? posted by fmak on February 23, 2015 at 07:49:57
So now I have to run crippled limiting myself to the small capacity of a micro-SD card, and cobble more external clutter around it?.
Is this indicative of how one has to butcher a PC setup to make it work as a satisfactory music player?
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is to connect your computer power supply using crop clips and to accuse other reviewers of being wrong about the casing material of their units.
It is well known that files on SD cards can sound better and your attitude simply shows that you are not after sound quality but a lower common denominator with your botched setups.
Nothing wrong with clips for a temporary setup. It is done ALL THE time but since you've never worked professionally in electronics I wouldn't expect you to know that.
There are conflicting reports on what the case is made of. I've shown you that.
It is well known that files on SD cards can sound better? Where are those conclusive reports? SD cards are unreliable, I know that to be true.
"It is well known that files on SD cards can sound better? Where are those conclusive reports? SD cards are unreliable, I know that to be true."
Lots of good info on CA and JPlay about running OS and or loading files off CF and other memory cards. SuperDad on CA does this (OS) with his MAC.I would not go out of the way personally to do this, but from what people have said there are sonic benefits.
But not used for aiff files on my mac mini. Sound was thin and not as pleasing as listening to files from the USB drive hooked up to router and connected via ethernet to the mac.Superdad at CA, I believe also uses nas and ethernet in a different way but likes the sonic result of running the os on the sd card. I am not willing to go that route.
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If one uses a $120 box for background play of good quality, one is not running a top quality audio system.
However, to get the best out of the system, a 64G or even 128G micro sd card can be a satisfactory source when shared with the increasing number of boxes that can use them. The cost is likely to be another $100 or so.
A micro sd card uses bugger all power, as opposed to perhaps 0.2-0.3 A required for an ssd which can and does 'kick back' thru the same usb controller.
Anyway, I played the same tracks over and over with a usb drive against a fast micro sd card, and the latter sounds more focussed and together than the former - better overall.
I shall be quite happy to run a quality background audio system of small size and weight by spending another $100 on a mini display and a remote.
This will free my desktop for video and other heavy processing. The display will be off when a playlist has been set.
Just use VNC, no need for a monitor. Very low overhead.
Yes, I too might relegate the Pipo to background music if I had a need for a separate box. However, I have no need for it in this capacity as my Mac is used as my main player -OR- for background music. I use a totally separate laptop for work.
I'll be sending the Pipo X7 off to my sister's kids. It's a great little PC on the cheap that they can beat on without much loss if it gets infected or broken.
The benefit has to outweigh the drawbacks for it to be a serious consideration in my system. I am completely satisfied with using a HDD or SSD for their capacity and proven reliability. And by no means to they sound bad.
"The benefit has to outweigh the drawbacks for it to be a serious consideration in my system. I am completely satisfied with using a HDD or SSD for their capacity and proven reliability. And by no means to they sound bad."
I actually have a CF card and adapter for my OS. Have not gotten around to doing it. Only certain cards and adapters will work, it is a bit tricky. My library is way too big for cards. Waiting for the 6TB cards...
Neither exists, unless one is willing - and able - to obtain them himself. Both seem to be a problem here.
fine, but a usual, you are making deductions on sound quality and telling inmates that you 'regular' MAC, costing 10 to 15 times as much is 'better'. Was that surprising?
You are also using a power supply costing 4 times, when a silent LM317 12 V linear costing $30 and without a fan will probably do better in avoiding sonic masking.
Please do not demean others for their views and posting 'conclusions' when you are unable and unwilling to set up equipment for audio reviews properly.
you are making deductions on sound quality and telling inmates that you 'regular' MAC, costing 10 to 15 times as much is 'better'.This is exactly what I said, "It's not bad [Pipo X7] but I still prefer the Mac with Audirvana Plus.."
Where did I demean others for their views in my O.P. ?
If you take issue with that, write your own in-depth review comparing a Mac to the Pipo.
You are also using a power supply costing 4 times, when a silent LM317 12 V linear costing $30 and without a fan will probably do better in avoiding sonic masking.
You're entitled to your assumption but...
The Agilent power supply that I used is a far cry better than the included wall wart or a power supply based on the three terminal LM317 regulator chip. I also used my TeraDak linear power supply.
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you haven't much of a clue about setting audio up correctly.
Sigh and I have better things to do.....
and use a fanned power supply.
The Agilent power supply has a quiet fan and it was used at the time to show the Pipo's modest power draw via the power supply's built-in voltmeter and ammeter. I also used the cheap wall wart power supply that came with the Pipo and my fanless TeraDak power supply.
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