Best Server To Run Roon Core
In @decathlon1991 's case, the Nucleus is not the streamer. It is another source of data. I think the primary goal is to remove any noise on the ethernet signal before it reaches the streamer, and this includes noise introduced by the Roon core. But it's worth trying it in both locations to see what works best. |
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Your question : " So my question is will the ENO Ethernet Filter Ag or the EtherRegen be placed from the Router to the Roon Nucleus or from the the Roon Nucleus to the Cary? " I use the EtherRegen immediately in front of the streamer(s). |
Honestly you don't need to spend huge $ on a Roon Core platform. Most of these devices people are recommending are for use with USB direct connection, if that is your intended use then by all means spend the cash. But if all you want is the ability to try Roon build yourself a Rpi 3 or 4 with an allo digione hat, install OS of choice with RAAT roon endpoint and run core via ethernet from an old pc/mac if you have one. Cheapest way to get Roon integrated into your audio system. Running this over your network via ethernet doesn't have the isolation issues you find running the core platform directly via USB. |
I have the ENO filter between an Etherregen and Innuos Statement, if I take it out there is a big drop in sound quality. I purchased a used Antipodes Core to put Roon Core on. It is definitely better than running Roon Core and Endpoint on the Innuos. The Antipodes converts to DSD 512 in Roon without a problem but I have recently found Roon sounds better with this turned off. I haven't compared this set up with Experimental Mode yet. I also have a Terminator Plus and Iris DDC and agree the combination is a bit step up from USB and using the clock out from the TP to the Iris has an amazing effect of clarity, timing and presence. Yes, it has a major positive effect on the Statements USB which I was not expecting. |
