luv tubes has nothing to do with selling mitch anything we have had numerous clients testing our servers vs many of the best units out there thats all we are saying
Streamer Comparison and Suggestions
I am considering options for a new streamer for the specific purpose of improving sound quality as a Roon endpoint feeding a DAC.
The set-up:
- networked server/Roon core in a separate room
- connection to my main system using fiber, a converter and LPS
- very short Ethernet cable into dual Bonn N8 switches
- Network Acoustics Ethernet cable then muon filter
- Metrum Acoustics Ambre Roon endpoint/streamer (currently)
- Variety of DACs having USB, S/PDIF, and AES/EBU input options
The Ambre is a Raspberry Pi based device with internal LPS and femto clocking. I am curious whether some of the more expensive, more well-known streamer options may result in improved sound quality as a Roon endpoint feeding my DAC - which is my only goal. I intend to continue using Roon to control Tidal, Qobuz, and my server stored music files so the addition of fancy touchscreens, on-board storage, or optional player software will not affect my decision unless the device also offers improved sound quality.
Streamers I have been considering are in the $5-8K price range and include:
- Sonore Signature Rendu SE (optical or otherwise - USB output only) $5,300
- Innuos Pulsar (USB output only) $7,999
- Auralic Aries G2.2 (lots of flexibility) $6,099
Thanks for any suggestions and specifically any comparisons between the streamers listed above.
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I have very similar setup to @mitch2, in my case custom streamer used only as server/Roon core, Sonore OpticalModule to OpticalRendu, in my setup the Sonore powered by outboard lps, Uptone JS2 (choke based LPS). I've tried many other setups for Roon over the years, this best and have no desire or intention to change. If I were to upgrade it would only be to the Deluxe version of Sonore. I could also go to single streamer setup via my custom streamer via Pink Faun or JCAT I2S or usb interface. Finding I2S interface via Denafrips Gaia, this out of the OpticalRendu via usb to be my new reference. The Sonore equipment is very nice for a Roon bridged setup! |
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