Because the Nucleus can only Simultaneously act as a server and endpoint using USB out which is the noisiest output and puts additional stress on it. The Gaia Cleans up the USB output. If you use I2s, SPDIF, or balanced, which are supposed to be better, then you need another box to act as a roon endpoint.
New Denafrips recklocker/converters: IRIS and GAIA
Denefrips recently announced new products that recklock and convert DSD and PCM.
IRIS - $472:
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Input: USB
Output: I2s-HDMI, I2s-RJ45, Coax, AES and Toslink
GAIA - $1604
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Input: Coax, Toslink, AES, USB
Output: I2s-HDMI, I2s-RJ45, Coax, AES x 2, Toslink
Both have connections to add external clocks.
Might be worth looking into if you have a DAC that has I2s, (or another input) that your streamer does not output that you'd like to try. Available for pre-order. I might have the prices wrong, as I tried to convert from Singapore dollars.
IRIS - $472:
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Input: USB
Output: I2s-HDMI, I2s-RJ45, Coax, AES and Toslink
GAIA - $1604
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Input: Coax, Toslink, AES, USB
Output: I2s-HDMI, I2s-RJ45, Coax, AES x 2, Toslink
Both have connections to add external clocks.
Might be worth looking into if you have a DAC that has I2s, (or another input) that your streamer does not output that you'd like to try. Available for pre-order. I might have the prices wrong, as I tried to convert from Singapore dollars.
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