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.

high-amp03-28-2022 4:00pm

Post removed Apr 01, 2022
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 04-01-2022 at 04:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete
high-amp OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 04-01-2022 at 04:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete jjss49 - wow, thanks for all that! OK, so it looks like you can purchase a Ultra Rendu then add these media converters to achieve an optical connection. But, if you purchase and Optical Rendu you wouldn't need these media converters as the Rendu is already optical. Am I reading this right?
soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,321 posts 04-01-2022 at 04:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks @jjss49 I just didn’t have the time to post all the products but still wanted to help. Very helpful, and thank you!!!
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 04-01-2022 at 05:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete But, if you purchase and Optical Rendu you wouldn’t need these media converters as the Rendu is already optical. Am I reading this right? yes, think of the optical rendu as a regular rendu streamer with an optical converter already built in