Thanks for the feedback.
Any reduction in Windows Bloatware must be good news. I initially used my streamer with a USB card and did purchase a software package ( called Fidelizer I think.) which claimed to improve the "audio quality" of the streamer. A form of debloater It actually worked but didnt like Windows updates so I had to stop using it.
There is a website called "Chris Titus Tech" where you can get his debloaters free. They are scripts ( hope Ive got the right name ) you download and paste into the Command Prompt, editing what you want to use then running it. It Works - and can be reloaded if a windows upgrade resets anything.
I ve found two suppliers offering boards loaded with Enterprise LTSB so ill press on trying to finalise the hardware Ill go for.
Its a bit of a minefield and stock levels seem low.
Technics 1200 tweaked,Ianmac Bearing,DACT DIY Phono Pre, Belcanto CD-2, Engineered Switzerland DIY Renderer, Benchmark DAC2, Hypex NCore, ATC SCM40
2nd system --Engineered Switzerland DIY streamer, Sony CDP11,Topping D50 DAC, Hypex NCore. Kef 1point2 speakers. Ianmac Filters