alekz;596917 Wrote: > Sorry, I should've been more clear: > > 1. Network -> Touch -> Lens -> PWD > 2. Network -> Bridge+PWD > > The 2nd system *should* sound better. The Touch is not a very good > transport (but probably with the Lens it will not matter anymore), plus > you need two more digital cables. Also, even without additional > power/digital cables and equipment feet/spikes the 1st system costs > more (the Bridge costs around $900, the Lens - $2400). > > I see only one advantage - separate (or rather additional) power > supplies for the DAC and for the "computer" part (system 1). Need to > check the PS Audio website, I think PWD already has two separate power > supplies.
Ah, I didn't understand you the first time. But for me, the Lens is basically a guality digital streamer. So if I bought one I'd just have: Server>Lens(includes bridge)>DAC and drop the Touch. Use iPad or iPhone for interface. This seems to me a good solution for those who already own a good DAC & server. PS Audio indicated the price of Lens expected to be about $2000. Sort of a lot for a streamer. There's a similar product, the Auraliti (auraliti.com), that sells for $800. Reputed to have excellent sound. (And yes, I know it is more limited in terms of connections, netowrking, etc., but it is the same basic idea - a high quality streamer, digital out, no moving computer parts inside.) -- firedog Tranquil PC fanless WHS server running SqueezeServer; SB Touch slaved to Empirical Audio Pace Car; MF V DAC3, MF X-150 amp, Devore Gibbon Super 8 Speakers; Dual 506 + Ortofon 20 (occasional use); sometimes use PC with M-Audio 192 as digital source. SB Boom in second room. Arcam CD82 which I don't use anymore, even though it's a very good player. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ firedog's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82155 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
