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    Matrix Element S + Topping D90SE vs. Matrix Element X

    According to Amirm’s review D90SE is better than Element X2 DAC. What about the comparison between Element S and the digital part in Element X2? Element S is newer than Element X2 but can we conclude Element S is at least so good as the digital part in Element X2?
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    Matrix Element S + Topping D90SE vs. Matrix Element X

    Hi, I’m reading a Topping D90SE DAC Review at: https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/topping-d90se-dac-review/. It seems the author rewards Matrix Element X as the best device: „comparing it with its predecessor and also with my own Matrix Audio Element X…which by the way, was never beaten at its...
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    SSD based NAS

    Can a streamer access this USB SSD just like a conventional NAS? How much power does it consume when not in use?
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    SSD based NAS

    I’m thinking of a precise requirement: 4TB noise free NAS. Do you recommend 2.5", 3.5" or SSD concerning performance/cost relationship?
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    SSD based NAS

    Oh, I forgot to mention it should be fanless so that it can be put in the same listening room.
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    SSD based NAS

    Hi, are there any mature SSD based NAS solutions on the market? Can this become the mainstream in the future
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    absorbers for small rooms

    Yes, I'm talking about bookshelf speakers.
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    absorbers for small rooms

    Hi, generally speaking, a room shall have more diffusors than absorbers for a better acoustic quality. What about a tiny room smaller than 6m^2? Is absorbing more important because echoes are more serious?
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    Hxmelody HX600 vs. Matrix Element S

    Hi, does anyone have experience with Hxmelody HX600: https://www.thanksbuyer.com/hxmelody-hx600-silver-digital-streaming-player-digital-music-streamer-without-decoding-chip-85780. Is this comparable with Matrix Element S: https://www.matrix-digi.com/product/90/element_S?
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    Master Thread: Are measurements Everything or Nothing?

    To conclude your threads: DACs shall be neutral and transparent. What about filters implemented in DACs? Filters bring distortion, right?
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    Master Thread: Are measurements Everything or Nothing?

    Hi, I notice nearly all the DAC reviews by Amirm are objective including characteristic curves and parameters, but there are very few hearing experiences. Where can I find such reviews on SMSL and Topping DACs?
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    jitter attenuation

    Thank you. I suppose this jitter attenuation is implemented in most modern DACs. I just have a question to the comparison of Figure 21 with F.19 and F.20. It states on page 14: Notice that the 5 kHz sidebands are attenuated compared with Figure 19, and the higher-frequency components resulting...
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    jitter attenuation

    Hi, On page 13 of this document http://www.audiophilleo.com/zh_hk/docs/Dunn-AP-tn23.pdf a term “jitter attenuation” can be found. Is it a technique on the DAC?
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    Ethernet vs. local USB interface

    I suspect in most cases Ethernet is as good as USB but what happens if a movie is transferred at the same time? Does the streamer have a buffer for Ethernet data?
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    Aune S10N streamer

    How about HX600: https://www.thanksbuyer.com/hxmelody-hx600-silver-digital-streaming-player-digital-music-streamer-without-decoding-chip-85780? This streamer has AES for DoP and fulfulls all your requirements.
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