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Server/Streamer - sonicTransporter i9 and Signature Rendu SE
The sonicTransporter i9 Optical is our top of the line music server specifically designed for high resolution systems. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions at smallgreencomputer.com.  
USB Reclocker
The Sonore ultraRendu is a great network streamer/player solution that is under $1K.  https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/music-players/products/ultrarendu  If you have questions, we are happy to assist.  Just click on the Contact Us bu... 
Roon….The Gordon Knot of concierge musical services?
Thanks for the feedback on the sonicTransporter.  Also note that the latest version of the sonicTransporter i5 comes with a drive bay which allows for easy installation of a hard drive to store your music.  No need to open up your unit to install.... 
Best amp pairing for Focal Kanta 1s
Thanks for the Small Green Computer and Sonore recommendations.  If you have any questions, please reach out using the contact us button on the bottom right of our website, smallgreencomputer.com.  Thanks  
ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer
A few quick thoughts:.  1) The sonicTransporter has built in CD ripping that is similar to dbpower amp 2. the sonicTransporter includes free squeezebox. this is very similar to the Inuos  Sense app    
opticalRendu network streamer – a review
Thank you for the positive feedback on the opticalRendu, ultraRendu and Small Green Computer in general.  Much appreciated.    
Should I get a Roon Nucleus?
Thanks for the feedback on the sonicTransporter.  If you have any questions, just hit the contact us button on the right of our website.    
Sonore Rendu or similar
You want to convert back from fiber just before the device you want to isolate. So if you have a music streamer like a ultraRendu you want to convert it to fiber Ethernet then back to wired Ethernet. Use a short one foot Ethernet cable to go from ... 
Did you notice....
Thanks for the positive feedback on the ultraRendu.  
Best budget USB
We have been very happy with the In-Akustik Reference USB 2.0 cable.    
Streamer Upgrade
Sonore makes a line of music streamers and the ultraRendu is a good one. It's only $999 and sounds much better then Bluesound.   I find that using a streamer lets your DAC sound it's best. The streamer dosn't change your DACs sound it just elimi... 
Antivirus protection for dedicated music server like SGC Sonictransporter?
The sonicTransporter is an embedded music appliance like a router or NAS. I can not get a computer virus so this is not something you need to worry about.  
Is optical mostly a waste of time versus Ethernet?
At Small Green Computer, we have updated our optical isolation bundle to include a linear power supply on the clean end  
Nucleus, is there a better alternative?
Regarding the Sonore opticalRendu and opticalModule Deluxe.  We continue to have opticalRendus in stock. The opticalRendu is undergoing a redesign which we do not yet have a delivery date for.  The new opticalModule Deluxe is in production.  Once ... 
Are There Roon Ready I2S Streamers?
Sonore makes the ultraRendu Roon Ready streamer and an add-on for it called the ultraDigital. This is a really good solution for a Roon Ready to i2s player. As @sns mentioned there is no standardization in the i2s pinout. Sonore gets around this ...