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Nuprime Stream-9 Streamer

Hi,

I'm hoping someone is using the Nuprime Stream-9 streamer.  Im particularly interested in a streamer with an i2s output, which the Stream-9 has.  I've done some web browsing, but there isn't much information about the Stream-9.  I have a few questions:

 1. I exclusively use Roon for streaming.  Is the Stream-9 Roon ready?  Could I use the Stream-9 through Roon as a Roon endpoint? 

 2. Is the HDMI i2s output on the Stream-9 compatible with the following DACs: Holo Audio May,  PS Audio Directstream and SMSL VMV D2?

Thanks in advance for any replies and information.

jrodude
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fuzztone
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I found this:

"Whether Nuprime is on the list or not is simply marketing. We have Roon in our demo lab and it works with all Nuprime components.

How many of you are willing to pay more for us to be listed? It has nothing to do with compatibility."

All I know for sure is that Roon DOES play with a Magna Mano Ultra with compatible i2s output for less money.

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carlsbad
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Roon will see just about any device that doesn't need drivers installed.  It may call it something wierd.  My core on a NUC is called 1730K1D.  So I"m not surprised by reports that the streamer works just fine.

I do have an old DAC that requried drivers be installed on the computer driving it and roon won't see it.

Just out of curiousity why do you need an I2S port?

Jerry

jackd
1,068 posts
 

The I2S output on all Nuprime gear follows the PS Audio standard so yes to the May/Spring and Directstream don't know what standard SMSL follows. 

jrodude OP
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Thanks, that was kind of a weird post and thread. There are definitely other interesting streamer options available,  including g the Magna Mano Ultra. 

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