(The built-in Windows USB Audio Class 2.0 driver is not compatible with JPLAY!) The PC must be connected to Internet and home network's WiFi. Utilising network brings convenience that has not been available in the past with any JPLAY release sitting relaxed on a couch and controlling playback by a remote app on a tablet or smartphone.
In contrary - it means that the best sound quality can be achieved by playing files that are stored directly on a PC which connects to a USB DAC.
The word 'network' does not imply that music files must be streamed over network. JPLAY FEMTO is a complete network music software player created by fanatical audiophiles for the most demanding audiophiles. Getting started with JPLAY FEMTO Highest playback quality on a PC, remote app on a tablet