using NAS to stream DSD file through Ethernet to Marantz NA11S1

[watchdog]

I recently had a discussion on NAS with some hifi friends. The entry level NAS models from Synology are easier to tweak for audio use as they use an external wall wart and standard DC plug. Makes it easy to combine it with a linear power supply. On the other hand, the higher end models have an onboard power supply.

[Wizardofoz]

I just tried the USB on the DS 713+ NAS to my Oppo-HA-2 dac with DSD64 track and works fine!!!

It doesn't however like playing the same track via DLNA LAN to the PS Audio DS Jr

[jb]

After I used a linear audio power supply for the NAS, and using media converter via fiber optic to reduce the Ethernet digital noise. The system sound through streaming has lift a layer of veil off the music, it becomes more transparent and can hear more low level details of music that previously were under the noise floor. For those serious in music streaming, reduce digital noise is a must.... also using of linear power supply to power the media converter and switch.