Digital Streamer Shootout
We will be comparing five different streamers to see what differences attendees can hear between them. When we did a similar shootout in 2025 for Ethernet and USB cables, attendees noticed clear sonic differences between the two. Will we hear the same differences between streamers?
The streaming platforms we will be presenting will be a nice selection of budget to top-end models: The Wimm Ultra, Innuos Zen MK III, the Lumin U2, and a custom Diretta-based system. The Diretta system is a unique software product that leverages certified hardware platforms to streamline the Ethernet protocol used by all Streamers.
We hope to have David Snyder (our resident expert on Diretta) on hand to guide us through the setup and explain its intricacies. David has been working with this system to simplify and improve it.
We will conduct blind testing between models and use an evaluation form to capture attendees' impressions. We will tabulate the results to see which streamer reigns supreme and which provides the best value.
Disclaimer: Our shootout is not intended to yield definitive, data-driven results, but rather to be a fun, educational experience for all.
This event is available to members and non-members. Registration is required.
Carpooling is recommended. To anyone who needs a ride, or who can provide a ride:
1. Members can visit our Event Ridesharing Forum to arrange a ride to the event.
2. Non-members can send an email to contact@audiophilefoundation.org and we will put you in touch with other attendees in your area.