I have the Esoteric N-01XD (streaming DAC). I also have Roon. The Esoteric own app, basically a rebranded Lumin app, feels and works like an ancient software compared to Roon, which is way better. I use Roon exclusively with my N-01XD
Esoteric N-03T streamer with Roon or ?
Hi guys and gals.
I have just purchased a Luxman D-10X and I want to use the internal DAC for my streamed and local ripped content. I am using Roon at present but I am not locked into it if there is something better.
Question....
Is the N-03T a good streamer to use in this application? How should I integrate Roon into this set up? Or should I leave Roon behind (lifetime sub) and just use the Esoteric (Lumin) player software?
How would you connect the N-03T to the 10X?
I am a bit of a digital idiot so please excuse the basic questions.
Rest of system is Luxman M-900u amp and soon to arrive C-900 Pre. Revel Ultima Salon 2 speakers and SME/Soundsmith Analog front end.
Many thanks for the advise.
I have just purchased a Luxman D-10X and I want to use the internal DAC for my streamed and local ripped content. I am using Roon at present but I am not locked into it if there is something better.
Question....
Is the N-03T a good streamer to use in this application? How should I integrate Roon into this set up? Or should I leave Roon behind (lifetime sub) and just use the Esoteric (Lumin) player software?
How would you connect the N-03T to the 10X?
I am a bit of a digital idiot so please excuse the basic questions.
Rest of system is Luxman M-900u amp and soon to arrive C-900 Pre. Revel Ultima Salon 2 speakers and SME/Soundsmith Analog front end.
Many thanks for the advise.
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Hi @mauidj My Roon Core is on Nucleus+ Esoteric N-01XD is connected to network via Ethernet cables. The built in streamer on it is essentially a Roon Endpoint. It’s Roon Ready: https://roonlabs.com/partners/esoteric Nucleus+ is in a different floor / room in my house |
From just a quick look , it does not appear you can use the Esoteric in your config. Im sure I will be corrected if wrong . The esoteric appears to only have analog out (streamer/DAC). If you want to use the internal DAC in the Luxman with ROONs you will need a ROONs endpoint to feed a digital signal into the Luxman. You could look at Small green computer optical rendu or micro rendu to see if they would work. Looks like the Luxman has optical,USB and Coaxial digital inputs. Would love to hear a comparison between the Esoteric DAC and the LuXman Here is how to set up the optical Renduhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L7aZR6RST8 |
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