I can't comment on Esoteric or your Linux compatibility question. Bricasti products are top notch, sound really good and come with exemplary customer service. I have owned the M1 DAC for a number of years and recently upgraded to the M1S2 and purchased the M20 Preamp and I couldn't be happier...
I have a Pink Faun modified Melco S100 powered by Farad power supplies. The Melco S10 is probably the same as the S100 but with a beefier power supply to match. Power Supplies make a difference. I have a Melco server in conjunction with the S100. You can see why, my vote would be for the Melco.
A few months ago, I took on the task of trying to get my EMI noise down to the low teens or single digits. I discovered that my PS Audio P10 was "noisy", and my P5 was even "nosier". The Torus AVR was "noisy" and the Torus MAX and BIT-15 even "noisier". ..... BUT... when I powered a PS Audio...
I have also used the 100MbE port without any issues. But i did experience the dreaded "audio files loading slowly" message when i tried to go exclusively on 100MB connections. Though the message only appears when i play files 352k and DSD 128 and up.
Putting the NUC and Melco Server back to...
I actually sold the DEQX and my system has evolved quite a bit to say the least. Almost everything is new except for my ASR Emitter II. The DEQX is a very powerful tool and can do wonders. My advise to you.....if you can, take your speakers outside to take measurements it will be an eye opener...
Changed my system configuration and hence selling 6 Aucharm Audio grounding boxes. Please note, I am only selling the boxes only, NO Cables are included in this sale. Great affordable alternative to the Uber expensive Entreq. Prefer to sell as a package. They work even better when “doubled...
I believe it is:-
2 Power Supplies
1 Battery module
1 Main Module
I have this particular Intergrated and it really really good. "End game"... for me :)
I have been trying out the MUTEC USB Smart clock and it provided some improvement on what was already very good sound. Vincent has also located a Totaldac Reclocker for me and i can't wait to try it out. Over the next month or so I will be experimenting on three scenerios:- 1)...