Saturday, January 18, 2025
I bet this comes with an automatic compacting bit-bucket for disposing of all that network noise
Setting up a media server on a PC or using a computer as a network audio renderer (endpoint) is easy nowadays. But the problem with computers is that they were never designed with audio in mind. While there are improvements for USB-based playback available (such as our JCAT USB Card FEMTO or JCAT USB Isolator), the network controller part of a PC remains noisy. JCAT delivers the solution with the NET Card FEMTO – the ultimate network interface designed specifically for transferring high-quality audio over LAN.
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The sound image becomes crystal-clear: transparent, quiet, smooth and yet full of fine details you have never heard before. It will allow you to experience music at much deeper level.
NET CARD FEMTO - JCAT . precision sounds.
There are times when I think, are there people who actually buy this stuff? And yet, I come across this page:
The XACT PHANTOM™ USB cable is the ultimate choice for discerning audiophiles seeking unparalleled precision and natural sound. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, each cable takes over 7 hours to complete, ensuring unmatched quality and performance. Our proprietary design includes precise mechanical and impedance pairing of the conductors, as well as a highly specialized twisting process. This meticulous construction is key to eliminating interference and preserving the purity of the audio signal.
The XACT PHANTOM™ USB cable features custom-designed aluminum connectors, engineered to provide a secure and stable connection. The result is a cable that delivers remarkable clarity, preserving the full natural richness of your music across the entire frequency range.
And now I'm thinking, I'm in the wrong industry! What's wrong with separating rich-yet-stupid audiophiles from their money? It's just too bad that the market for Eberhard Faber Design Art Marker No. 255 has, if you'll pardon the pun, dried up.
