Multiple audio systems in different rooms; how to link them with streaming gear?
I want to go "all in" on hi-res streaming; hoping at the same time I can link multiple systems (like for a party). Media room has Oppo 203, Lexicon MC-12, and Bryston power amps. Family room has AV receiver and Logitech Squeezebox which plays files stored on office computer. Outdoor has Emotiva UMC-200 driving pro amps (Crown, Mackie). Bedrooms have vintage separates (Parasound, Adcom, Sumo, etc.) playing CDs on Oppo DV-970HD's. I'm considering Tidal or Qobuz on Roon (with Nucleus). Will the Oppo 203 and Squeezebox work as end nodes? What would be decent endnodes for the other systems?. Or do I just get six Bluesound Nodes? Max budget is ~$4k.
I do this in my home using ROON and Powerline adapters for multiple rooms. I also use fibre optic at the last few feet just before my DAC to clean up any gremlins showing up in the chain. The only issue with this, and likely not a concern for almost everyone, is do not put the ROON core server on the side of the PowerLine gear if you are streaming hi-res. The best place to put the ROON core in close to the router or anywhere with a direct Ethernet connect to the router. The bandwidth on the Ethernet is much higher than the PowerLine. Listening to the hi-res on the PowerLine side is fine if the Core server is on the Ethernet side. The sound I have on each ROON endpoint is fabulous. I only do fibre streaming, but use copper to get me to the fibre.
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I haven’t tried anything else nor have any inclination since switching to SONOS eco system about 16 years ago. My house is wired with 12 SONOS speakers, sound bars plus subs, all you need is a power source, plug n play and SOTA app that plays music from variety of apps anywhere in the house. There are ofcourse cheaper alternatives, but if you value high quality sound and longevity, the initial investment is worthwhile. |
I recommend the DTS Play-Fi ecosystem and you could connect all of your systems and run it with an app. I also have a Bluesound node but prefer the Play-Fi system because you have so many brands to choose from. You could start with a couple of Martin Logan Unison preamp/streamer by connecting one to your lexicon MC-12 and anther one to a bedroom systems’ They include ARC room correction and are on sale at 50% off: https://www.martinlogan.com/en/category/wireless-systems Playfi website:
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