OP: If you're open to other options, take a look at Sonore Signature Rendu SE Optical -- made in USA. It's based on their opticalRendu product, which I own and can vouch for.
Would I benefit from a dedicated streamer?
Currently, I'm streaming directly from a Roon Nucleus to the Holo May KTE DAC. Would there be any sonic benefit from adding a streamer to the chain? Or any benefit at all? For reference, I have narrowed my choices down to these three, probably in this order:
Auralic G2.1
Lumin U1
Innos ZENith Mk3
I liken this to the discussion about adding a preamp to the chain, when your DAC has a volume control. I'm in the camp for adding the preamp. To me, it sounds better. Thanks for your help.
Auralic G2.1
Lumin U1
Innos ZENith Mk3
I liken this to the discussion about adding a preamp to the chain, when your DAC has a volume control. I'm in the camp for adding the preamp. To me, it sounds better. Thanks for your help.
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@arafiq - I am open to everything. As a rule, I am not an impressionable person, but when it comes to home audio, that totally goes out the window. I've been down so many rabbit holes. I don't quite understand the Sonore Signature Rendu SE Optical, but I've read a ton. Recently, there was a small device to put in the chain before it for optical. I read a bunch about that too. @jazzman7 - I've had my eye on a linear power supply for my Nucleus and the Sbooster seems to be the best answer. Thanks for the confirmation. @ejr1953 - exactly why I asked. Thank you. |
I just replaced my mac mini > Metrum ambre setup with a wolf 🐺 audio Luna R. Its tremendous. I can finally use all the functionality of my DAC8DSD. And the fidelity is insane. I should mention I auditioned the U1, and an Aurander w something... they cost Waaaaaay more the luna and cant even touch it. |
I initially had my Chord Qutest hooked directly to my Roon Nucleus. I then decided to give the Sonore opticalRendu a try (with linear supply unit), and I was blown away by the improvement in sound quality. You can read more about it in this post/thread: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/if-you-stream-music-from-the-internet-i-can-t-recommend-this-... |
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