I used to think the DAC was 90% of the sound. This sub-$300 DIY project proved me wrong

[ExUnoPlura (Mark)]

@David_Snyder

However, the idea behind Diretta is that averaging the processing on the Target, reduces environmental noise that the DAC can’t easily filter out. I have no way to measure this.

It’s not that difficult! As you recall, @Marian demonstrated the methodology. All that is needed is a suitable ADC combined with a signal generator (free software like REW works). Thus far, there is no evidence other than anecdotal reports that there is any value to your technology.

For those stumbling upon this thread, you can catch up here:

Diretta Measurements and Listening Tests

I am starting a new thread to discuss the measurements and [single-]blind A/B listening tests of the Diretta protocol, as a follow-up to the original thread: I used to think the DAC was 90% of the sound. This sub-$300 DIY project proved me wrong - Tinkering - Roon Labs Community I divided it into sections, so that they can be easily referenced in the discussions. There will be two main sections: measurements and listening tests. This post presents the former, with the latter to come in a later…