@high-amp Sorry...VBA is a generic term for any dedicated computer running Linux with Vortexbox server software. Before the Sonic Orbiter and Sonic Transporter products, Small Green Computer sold Vortexbox appliances, pretty cheaply, I might add. My first music server, in 2011, was a SGC VBA, for under a grand. My satisfaction with this server and with SGC were important factors in my decision to upgrade to the Sonic Transporter i5. The support from SGC is excellent.
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
Is it worth the $696 more to go with the optical Rendu:
Over the standard (ethernet connected) ultra Rendu:
Has anybody compared these units, is there a notable difference in sound quality between these two? Both still connect to the DAC via USB.
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i will pinch hit for @soix fiber media converter set (a pair is needed) - this is similar to what andrew at sgc has bundled then get a short run of optical cable: then you should use a filtered 5v dc power supply for the receiving side of the optical pair (don’t re-introduce switch mode ps noise back in on the receiving end) or better yet - this... |
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