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Let me paraphrase the designer's response. "The hiss noise is clock sync error. The noise is will start low and go very loud and until it disappears. In the Vega it happens on FINE and EXACT options during playback on a weaker processing computer. In PCM mode, the clock sync problem is just a drop off, however when working with DSD, it is a few second of hiss noise." I did not ask what the threshold of processing power or capability would alleviate the issue. With the Vega, the way to avoid this problem is to use AUTO clock options. If there are still problems with AUTO, the computer is lacking for playback of DSD128. I do hope this offers insight from Mr. Wang's experience. Jim thirdcoastaudio.co

Thanks Mike and Bones13. I'm sure Jim Salk is monitoring the board at some point will be responding. I forwarded my comments to him with my humble appreciation for the product, and he did provide a prior response. I wish I knew more about his product and you guys are doing a deep dive beyond my experience. I'll be watching for the answers!

The Salk Stream with 2TB unit is installed and in the process of loading FLAC, DSD, AIFF & WAVE files. So now I have only a day or two left before the Demo Room Eggleston Fontaine Signatures are shipped to a buyer and then the King Sound King III's go in within a week or two. Discerning the changes when inserting the Salk Stream in with the AURALiC DAC where absolutely obvious. I'll miss the dynamics of the Eggleston Esotar Tweeters. The King Sound King III, AURALiC and Salk Streamer should be near SOTA. Jim Salk has made it easier for customers who may not be computer 'patient' (guilty). There was an incremental increase in clarity over the MAC mini and external HD. The MPad app is much easier faster to update as well as immediate IP identification. Overall a great upgrade and highly recommended.

Hey Mike - His Salk Streamer is under $1,500. I'm having Jim build a streamer with built-in drive storage (If I were writing a book it would be titled 'Streaming for Dummies') and I'm not sure how that will be priced. As a customer who happens to be a dealer, but not for Jim Salk, I will be the first to recommend the Streamer. He will sell direct. How many times do you find a dealer recommending product they don't sell!

The Streamer is Linux based. I would have to ask Jim about the Main Board. I use MPad for the controller. I understand the Bryston uses the same. The Streamer is always on and always connected to the net. If your music is on a Mac, PC or External drive it is identified via the MAC / IP addresses. I will also ask about the gapless. My biggest issue is my inexperience with set-up and with power loss the Mac address changed for my external HD with the music files. That's was the biggest hiccup so far. I waited 2 days to notify Jim re; my lack of connectivity and I received not 1 but 2 messages the next day. I was told that there was no reason to be without music and he's available 24/7 to solve any issues. I've been educated in the Jim Salk school of customer service. He sees any issue with a customer as an opportunity to solve problems which are critical to understanding how each of our systems work with his new product. Did I tell you how impressed I am. Amazing guy. Can anyone coach me in the process of adding photos? I've tried the photo icon several times and once the file is in place, I select upload and nothing happens. I've condensed the jpegs down to small web size and they won't load. Help?

The Streamer has been in place now for the past week. Jim Salk is a talented man. Mine was the first installation using the latest Mac OS. He literally spent hours on-line checking the full integration and implementation of his streamer into the system. I can't say enough about his commitment and abilities as a network engineer. First impressions of the Streamer. Original system played Amara, Audirvana, etc....etc... had them all thru the Mini and external drive with 16Gb Ram. First, clarity that I associate with a major DAC upgrade, offers less veil with image definition and darker background. I had to test 3 brands of cables a few days after first install and discerning differences in them has never been easier. I've been able to sample 44.1, 96, 176, 192 & 352 (?). Jim says he will be adding the code for DSD as I have several files for playback thru the AURILiC Vega. So far .... Best Digital playback achieved to date.

This is going to be a 'clean approach' as I've been using Amarra, Pure Music, Audirvana, Digital, JRiver and I'm missing another one. Time to clean up my act and hope to simplify thru the streamer. The AURALiC you may have heard is the model that has been discontinued, I know what you mean. The new Vega is totally different story. I've been running comparisons with the Calyx FEMTO and can enjoy the multiple filter and clock setting options. The Moon and Sonore would be very interesting to sample.

A Salk Streamer will replace the Mac Mini as the processor, but the mini will remain to load Hi Rez from sources to the shared External HD. Using a Linux based App will be completely new to me. The first issue is what brand SSD provides the best value for storage at this point? Second will be solving the new Streamer install. Jim Salk seems to be very accessible and personable so I look forward to the test. DEMO ROOM OFFER to any in the West Michigan area - my demo room is open to hear this new Streamer with the AURALiC Vega DAC, Calyx FEMTO DAC, EggWorks Speakers and McIntosh Power. What a great time to experience Hi-Rez! Thanks for your recommendations on the external drive or with any assistance using the Salk Streamer.