SQ streaming differences

Posted by: Nooner on 18 October 2015

Gents

May be my question is a bit simple being new to this subject.

Is there an audible difference in streaming from a Naim NDS to Hugo to SN2 comparing to imac, ipad sreaming via airplay into apple tv or airport express into Hugo to SN2?

Listening mainly to Tidal and itunes I am asking myself if its worth buying a Naim streamer.

 

Best from Switzerland

 

Posted on: 18 October 2015 by Graham Clarke

Almost certainly yes if listening to ripped CDs or HD quality music. Likely less so with Tidal and iTunes. 

Posted on: 18 October 2015 by Tommy Torvald Sjøman Torvaldsson

I would say that a computer or Mac don't even comes close..Buy a Naim streamer! 

Posted on: 18 October 2015 by Simon-in-Suffolk

If the rest of your system warrants it, then the sq benefits of Naim streamer are usually there to enjoy..

Posted on: 18 October 2015 by Nooner

Thanks for your reply Getns

 

My classic music is mostly 24/96 or 24/192 on itunes in wav files.

Imac connected to Hugo via USB into HD 800 or SN2 really sounds good to me.

Will have an audition with an NDS to find out wether it can get significatly better

to my ears and I think it has to be a lot better to spend this kind of money.

Really looking forward finding out how good it can be.

Will report my experience as soon as possible.

 

Best regards

Jorg

Posted on: 18 October 2015 by Steve J

You would be mad to spend that kind of money on an NDS IMO. Please make sure you have a good audition before parting with your cash. Are you using Audirvana on the MacMini?

 

Good luck.

Posted on: 18 October 2015 by Nooner
Originally Posted by Steve J:

You would be mad to spend that kind of money on an NDS IMO. Please make sure you have a good audition before parting with your cash. Are you using Audirvana on the MacMini?

 

Good luck.

Using amarra hifi with itunes on the imac at the moment and yes I have my doubts regarding streamers

Posted on: 19 October 2015 by karlosTT

Leaving aside the streamer question, I think you may get better sound by avoiding apple TV / airport express, and hard wiring to your Hugo  -  if space / system logistics actually allow for that.....

 

Its worth an experiment anyway.