Audiotroy, .... so what are 2 choices. What about I/Cs?? What input should I use on the CD-9? USB??
Need really simple advice. How do I use the DAC side of my ARC Ref CD-9SE to stream music?
Ok, ... I just bought an ARC Ref CD-9SE redbook CD player, which has its own built-in DAC functionality. The CD-9 DAC does not have DSD capability. The ARC website describes the CD-9's capability in part as follow:
I have no idea what any of the glarff quoted above means. So, ... my simple minded understanding is that I need to sign up for a streaming service, ... like Spotify, Tidal or something off Amazon. The CD-9 is very close to an ethernet cable, so that is a good fact. I assume that I will need a streamer like, Lumin or some other brand that I do not know a thing about, plus some interconnects and maybe a USB cord. If I need a computer, ... I have a regular PC which has an Intel Core i7 CPU and a solid state hard drive.
So, ... in simple baby talk, how can I stream music from the internet into my CD-9 DAC and then into my ARC Ref 6SE linestage? Please, please, ... keep it really simple.
Thanks
The Reference CD9SE incorporates four digital inputs: USB 2.0HS, AES/EBU, RCA, and Toslink. All inputs handle 24 bit / 192k resolution. The Reference CD9SE retains the Philips PRO2R transport, still the best dedicated CD mechanism that is simply unsurpassed for compact disc playback. Benefitting from what we have learned in the development of the Reference DAC, the REF CD9 utilizes quad 24-bit DACs running in mono mode, with dual master oscillators; one for 44.1/88.2/176.4 sample rates, the other for 48/96/192kHz sample rates. Sample rate conversion is selectable for all inputs, allowing playback in native resolution or via upsampling, including compact disc and all inputs, including USB. Additionally, there is a selectable digital filter, with either fast or slow rolloff.
I have no idea what any of the glarff quoted above means. So, ... my simple minded understanding is that I need to sign up for a streaming service, ... like Spotify, Tidal or something off Amazon. The CD-9 is very close to an ethernet cable, so that is a good fact. I assume that I will need a streamer like, Lumin or some other brand that I do not know a thing about, plus some interconnects and maybe a USB cord. If I need a computer, ... I have a regular PC which has an Intel Core i7 CPU and a solid state hard drive.
So, ... in simple baby talk, how can I stream music from the internet into my CD-9 DAC and then into my ARC Ref 6SE linestage? Please, please, ... keep it really simple.
Thanks
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You need a streamer the streamers job is to act as the control and conduit to stream content to the dac You really have two choices a streamer which has no harddrive and just steams tidal or quebuze Or a server which can act as a roon core Roon is a subscription media manager which vontrols tidal and quebuze and offers a remarkable user interface The roon core offers a huge number of advantages For example through roon you can send music to your arc as well as being able to send music to sonosnaim and nad luesound devices to having a unified whole house music setup Other advantages include the ability to upconvert and transcode data which means you can increase the desolution of the streaming files this givesyou b a sound which start to sound like a good analog rig This is just the tip of what roon can do We have fouund that a relay great roon based server can crate a noticably more musical sound We are now importing the Best y ounding line of servers out of europe 442Evo from belgium These innovative servers are a combination of Advanced custom built software a proprietarysofware plugin and state of the art hardware that is modular and upgradable for example a new and better sounding clock just came out and is retro fittable to existing servers Each model can be upgraded to.more powerful and even better sounding hardware The line start at a 3k server the standard One of the most exciting models is the 6k aeon which challenges the 14k innous statement A european review by ed seally said that the aeon was the finest sounding digital source he has ever heard https://topnewreview.com/432-evo-aeon-review/ Dave and troy Audio intellect nj Us mporter 432 Evo music servers |
There might be better guides out there, but this one isn't too bad. Unfortunately there's quite a bit to learn to add streaming. It is worthwhile though, as it can greatly expand your music exploration and discovery. https://upscaleaudio.com/pages/how-to-set-up-a-digital-audio-system |
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