Optical Isolation
I have read many a discussion here on AG regarding digital but, I still need some further clarification on the best way to go.
Looking at the Sonore Optical Rendu, which only seems to be sold through Small Green Computer. It's advertised as a "network player and network streamer" which makes it sound like I do not need something like a BlueSound Node, an ifi Stream, an Innuos Zen or the equivalent, or do I?
At present, I have a DAC and only want to stream music. I've had a Roon Nucleus in the past and enjoyed it, but only wish to use Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or Amazon Music at the point in time.
It sounds like optical isolation is the way to go. I just want a simple, clean & quiet set-up, so any advice on this would greatly be appreciated, thanks!
As sbank stated not stuck with Roon. One thing not often mentioned is running Roon with embedded HQPlayer.
Not sure I'm totally understanding OP, but one needs server with OpticalRendu, OR is only dedicated streamer, also fiber media converter in front of OR required unless one has router/switch with optical out. |
@navyachts here are Sonore instructions for running Tidal,https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/pages/tidal-on-your-sonore-rendu
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@navyachts I have no experience with etherRegen. This is what I can say in regard to coax. In early days of streaming ran long ethernet cable from ISP modem to router (my internet service inlet in dedicated listening room). I then experimented with moving modem from opposite side of room to router to same side via extending coax cable. Long coax much preferable to long run of ethernet. Shorter runs of ethernet also allows for much less expenditure for better quality ethernet cable.
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@navyachts The Allo would take the place of OpticalRendu, performs same function. Allo uses coax out to dac, OR goes with usb to dac. Optical isolation may or may not be best solution for every situation so don't assume you need OR for quality streaming. OpticalRendu optimal use is as dedicated streamer attached to a music server. Read up on one computer vs two computer streaming setups in order to better understand what OR or any dedicated streamer function is. |
