Optical vs Ultra Rendu.


Is it worth the $696 more to go with the optical Rendu:

https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/recommended-solutions/products/systemoptique-server-player-combo-sonictransporter-i5-or-i7-cdr-opticalrendu-4-port-gigabit-switch-with-fiber-port-and-power-supplies

Over the standard (ethernet connected) ultra Rendu:

https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/audio-server/products/premier-server-player-combo-sonictransporter-i5-ultrarendu-7v-linear-power-supply

Has anybody compared these units, is there a notable difference in sound quality between these two?  Both still connect to the DAC via USB. 

high-amp

Streaming was a mystery for me for years.  Called Andrew Gillis from SGC one day and got the full I5 bundle with optical rendu and I had the equipment in 2 days.  He set me up remotely and that 2nd night I was streaming Tidal Masters through Roon.  Never looked back.

@high-amp

i will pinch hit for @soix

fiber media converter set (a pair is needed) - this is similar to what andrew at sgc has bundled

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099JF9KJD/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUzRVN1dSQkpONUhLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDYzNTAyM04xQVcyWEZVMlBLWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjQwNjg3M1ZTN0ExVVJZS0MwSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2hxcF9zaGFyZWQmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

then get a short run of optical cable:

https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Patch-Cable-Multimode-Duplex/dp/B07GVQ27RK/ref=pd_bxgy_sccl_1/143-3778166-2126639?pd_rd_w=SHx0x&pf_rd_p=6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da&pf_rd_r=46VSZ0146CSJXXYC77GF&pd_rd_r=da4254af-b6b7-47d7-b7e0-98c5411d2312&pd_rd_wg=BiRN5&pd_rd_i=B07GVQ27RK&psc=1

then you should use a filtered 5v dc power supply for the receiving side of the optical pair (don’t re-introduce switch mode ps noise back in on the receiving end)

https://www.amazon.com/iFi-SilentPower-iPower2-Upgrade-Electronics/dp/B08Y59FXDZ/ref=sr_1_7_sspa?crid=3HFH9WYWYQ9AD&keywords=5v+linear+power+supply&qid=1648829780&s=electronics&sprefix=5v+linear+%2Celectronics%2C152&sr=1-7-spons&psc=1&smid=A2H1DLE1VLYNIR&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTEpPRVVXOFVQU1pHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjI3MTAwVUNKSVRMSkpUNzRUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NzQ0MzgxN1FKNFUxWktLUTBPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

or better yet - this...

https://www.amazon.com/Audiophile-Desktop-Adapter-Regulate-Raspberry/dp/B07T44S4MV/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3HFH9WYWYQ9AD&keywords=5v+linear+power+supply&qid=1648829871&s=electronics&sprefix=5v+linear+%2Celectronics%2C152&sr=1-4

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