If you deciede on the Roon Nucleus, get a linear power supply for it. I would recommend the Keces P8 at this point because the Roon can draw up to 65 watts (3.5A). The P8 has a large enough power supply to keep up with this draw. I do not recommend Farad or the Teddy Pardo "TeddyNuc" power supply. The problem with Teddy Pardo is that it's a dual regulated design. The power flows through two bipolar transistors and creates a LOT of heat with high current draw. The case ends up getting burning HOT. Also, he uses heat pads between the transistors and case instead of mating the transistor directly with metal. This helps in easy manufacturing, but heat transfer is poor.
Ready For Digital Source...Computer?
I have speakers and amplification all figured out, now I need a source. No vinyl and not concerned with CD's at this point.
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
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auxinput - the only piece of gear I have left after the great sell-off is a 100W HDPlex linear power supply, which I bought second-hand.It has 4 taps: 5V, 12V, 19V (using for my old Nucleus), and a variable outlet. It never got hot when I was using all the outputs at once, but it is rather old, so maybe I should be upgrading it? |
@high-amp It would be very helpful if you clarify (read: lock in) your choice of path. It has wavered since your original post. Members will be able to help you with better recommendations and approaches, once you clarify and select the path. Re. the original (100W??) HDPlex: it's a good starting point. The Keces P8 is at another level. |
david_ten - I did, my apologies. |
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