MSB to offer new module for SACD fans

GSOphile said:
I wasn't referring to locally stored ripped files, in which case I would probably agree with you (I have none today). I was referring to files streamed from Qobuz vs. on CD disc. Same recording, Esoteric K-01 XD DAC/(SA)CD Transport, Aurender N20 streamer. Same bits but CDs sound better on my system. TBH the N20 streamer has exceeded my expectations and no doubt will improve further when I add a switch, etc.
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The issue with is that you never know for sure if the files being streamed from, say, Qobuz, are the same as your CDs.
That’s why I used ripped files as a reference. Tracks may be different (mastering or compression) and therefore will sound different.
I would not expect any sound improvement as a result of a switch.
 
I guess if you have a large collection of SACD having a transport that can output the native DSD stream via I2S into the MSB module would be ideal? I don’t find many transports available with this ability.

Even with just using CD Redbook wouldn’t that be an ideal source over ripped or streamed music? I could see a modest transport giving a lower cost option for great sound if you don’t mind handling the physical media.
 
nicoff said:
The issue with is that you never know for sure if the files being streamed from, say, Qobuz, are the same as your CDs.
That’s why I used ripped files as a reference. Tracks may be different (mastering or compression) and therefore will sound different.
I would not expect any sound improvement as a result of a switch.
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I am aware of the issues you mention. I used favorite classical orchestral music files (compression issues for this genre are unusual) for comparison and researched provenance via Discogs. The results have been pretty consistent.
 
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