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Here's what I'm going to try on new cMP build (awaiting parts):

1. Classic cMP - no network, monitor attached, control via KB with touchpad

versus

2. No monitor, no KB, video adapter is either disabled (in BIOS or in Windows - whatever doesn't prevent XP from loading), or its impact is reduced by butchering Registry. PC hardwired to router, control via laptop for the lack of a tablet.

In preparation for cMP build, I'm doing some tests on AMD-based Windows 7 laptop, more or less optimized using cMP recipe, connected via Wyred4Sound uLink async USB-SPDIF converter. There, comparing sound quality with all networking hardware disabled, I clearly hear large negative impact of simply enabling 4 services required for wired networking - without even enabling hardware. The sound becomes duller, with reduced dimensions of the soundstage.

So, I guess my results are different from what's reported in this thread, and they don't look promising for networked solution. The only question is whether defeating video to some extent (if I'm successful at it on real cMP build) will outweight the negative impact of the network.


Edits: 01/22/13
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