For the audiophiles out there, has anyone experimented with the audio quality between driving the audio via bluetooth connection versus running it off USB C inputs? Assuming you have a high definition source like Tidal, or something even higher like FLAC file?

 

I'm actually going to see if I can find a difference. I just traded my old L663 without the Meridian for a newer one with it. Curious to see if there's an input difference as well?

Unfortunately my schedule is crazy at the moment, otherwise I'd pull out the Term Lab RTA and get measurements for the heck of it (I've owned a custom/audio shop for many years).

 

I use an microSDXC disk/adapter with all my favorite songs on FLAC quality. ( DSD is not accepted )



Sounds perfect with the Blam Signature speakers. ( 2.Ohm )

 

All Meridian systems have this technology called Digital Dither Shaping, which converts all digital media (Bluetooth, SiriusXM and USB) to a common format so everything sounds consistent. I use Tidal through the USB and it sounds excellent. BT and SXM don’t sound horrible, but it’s definitely worse than USB.