2019 Mac Pro vs. Roon


I'm struggling to understand how a music server would differ from my 2019 Mac Pro (Mac Pro - not MacBook Pro - using Audirvana or Roon software) or a Marantz SACD 30n with attached usb storage. As far as the SACD 30n goes, I understand that you would lose a User Interface, but would sound quality suffer?

Thanks in advance,

Yet Another Noob

noob504
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Also, don't worry much about cables or boxes that regenerate signals (unless you have to run USB cable longer than 5 meters)

True.  Unless you wish to improve the sound quality.

@steakster I agree... I forgot to mention that I have a RegEn reclocker hanging off the back of my SU-8 DAC. I got it on a lark and only recently checked the SQ without the reclocker in place. #1 my MacBook Pro USB does not have enough nut to pump it’s low voltage signal thru 12 feet of Amazon USB cable. There are brownout-coutouts. #2 the SQ is significantly inferior... I waas surprised that it was so after reading the snakeoil comments about reclockers... and they may also be correct but in my system.. I need that powered re-clocker.

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