Chr1
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I reckon that there are parallels between computer spec/requirements and those for amplifiers. It does not make much sense to have either way over-specced, as the power usage at idle is often much higher than necessary. Folks that are using gaming PCs/GPUs for audio, or with amplifiers that are waay over specced tend to waste a lot of unnecessary power.
Obviously you want enough power, but excessive is often wasteful due to idle usage. Why I now have several different specs of both amplifiers and PCs.
Pi's, MiniPCs are perfect for both streamers and endpoints. More DSP options available than dedicated streamers too. Power consumption is definitely more of an issue than it was 5 years ago. Horses for courses.
Obviously you want enough power, but excessive is often wasteful due to idle usage. Why I now have several different specs of both amplifiers and PCs.
Pi's, MiniPCs are perfect for both streamers and endpoints. More DSP options available than dedicated streamers too. Power consumption is definitely more of an issue than it was 5 years ago. Horses for courses.
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