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I bought a SSD sata2 SLC for try best SQ over my Samsung 840PRO. SLC Benefits occurs in Boot operational system drive or music Biblio driver?

I Bought a intel X25-E (SLC), 64 gb for try in my boot system SSD. Today use a Samsung 840 PRO 240 gb. We'll see if I hear any difference.

I bought a Intel X25-E 64 gb, SLC, for S.O. boot. Today use a Samsung 840PRO 240gb for this purpose. As soon as I hear both, I'll return with impressions.

Tks to @Marca1, @Jgwtriodo, @atxkyle, @Carlosoptico, @darkfrank for the contributions. I have Samsung 840Pro SSD connected via Sata3 pachanko cable. I recently bought an Intel i350-T4V2 NIC and disabled the onboard LAN = a nice step for SQ!!! I keep 1 SATA port active, disabling it and loading the entire OS into RAM would be an option. Today the sound is still a bit artificial, pale, without emotion. In this matter (SSD) I have the considerations of the colleagues above: - Swap Samsung for Intel DC; - Exchange for another Samsung SLC or micron; * ps: my server only a SMPS (Corsair AX760i), WindowServer 2019 GUI, Jplay, iOS Jplay, AO 3.00. DAC: Ayre QB-9 DSD Pre: Musical Fidelity AMS Primo Power: Simaudio Moon 700i speakers: Dynaudio Confidence 20

Less 25 hours. Killer Sound!!! Incredible, it's a monster upgrade in my Dynaudio Confidence 20 speakers. Amazing !!! Tks for topic exists and recommendations !

First 10/12 hours: terrible Sound. Bad, much bad. No Bass, no punch, no impact, irritated trebles. 20 hours: a Very good Sound! Continue...

I have go back server 2019 GUI. In Core mode everything is difficult. Used by years core but now I'm tired. Nothing with NIC. It's now near just 10 hrs burn in. Wait a 50 hrs for opinion

Just today I managed to reactivate the server. Starting the burning period. When running the most extreme configuration of audiophileOptimizer you may still lose the connection. One difference: coming straight from the modem, an amber light turns on. Already passing through the cisco switch it turns green. Now wait for it to stabilize.

I bought Intel I350-T4V2. Waiting Marcyn (Jplay) restart my serial for testes. High expectations after the reports. Was using onboard LAN mobo gigabyte.

I love AQ carbon price for quality sound benefits

I agree with you ! Carbon is excellent. Diamond a little step. In my system WW Platinum 7 is a great choice too, but keep using Diamond (USB cables)

I test AQ diamond vs Curious Evolved vs WW platinum 7 usb cables. Curious very impressive in begin. WW is my predilete, but AQ is a natural sound. Them continue AQ Diamond in my setup. I had a choice would be a Wireworld.

For me AQ jitterbug works! Have a same USB cable, the Diamond. Where? In kick drums. Without occours smudged edges, like a recent pen stroke on paper and then dragging the finger causing a blur With Jitterbug this blur disapear The song this effect appear more distinct is "From dusk to dawn" by George Duke

@Yoram Diamand I tested the SMS-200 and I didn't like it, in fact, it was below the optimized PC with AO 3.00, Windows server 2019 Core and Jplay. Other models SOtM SMS never heard.

I sold ISO-REGEN to capitalize for twenty upgrade. QB-9 DSD with uptone device: More defined, unobstructed sound with a slight loss in naturalness, one more step of fatigue. My DAC with it I preferred the "Measure" setting, no doubt. Now without uptone's I must test on "listen" again. Removing ISO-REGEN obscures the sound with less separation but a little more natural. This all in "Measure" mode.