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dCS Dealer recommendations and dCS Network Bridge impressions

I live in an area that isn't served by a dCS dealer. Reaching out to see if members have recommendations based on their experience with their dCS retailers? 

The product I'm looking into is the dCS Network Bridge. Would love to hear impressions from those that own or have demoed the Bridge.

Thanks!
david_ten

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david_ten OP
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@folkfreak   Thank you so much.

That's incredibly helpful. I will reach out to Brian.
david_ten OP
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I'm getting close to finalizing between three options, the dCS Network Bridge being one of them.

Owners or those with first hand experience? Or those that considered and decided on another product?

Thanks.

@folkfreak   I'll give Brian a call this week. Thanks again.
david_ten OP
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@aldenberry That’s awesome.

I went with a Roon server and the Sonore ultraRendu Roon renderer.

Since then I’ve replaced my Roon server with the Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i7 Kaby Lake Roon DSP (only) with ethernet direct to the Sonore Signature Rendu SE (upgraded from the ultraRendu).

I'm only running Tidal / Roon on this system.
david_ten OP
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@yyzsantabarbara If your DAC is serving as a Roon Endpoint / Renderer then the Rendu is unnecessary.

I suppose the question to also ask / consider is whether the DAC is a superior Endpoint/Renderer and if not, can that function(ing) be bypassed?
david_ten OP
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@yyzsantabarbara   If you find something interesting or of note, do share. I'm curious to know what you find out.

What's Best may be another forum to look at for an answer.

Having the endpoint / rendering within the DAC will save on an additional component and cabling. Which, if needed, could be factored into a 'higher' price point DAC (which may deliver(?)). The DAC may also offer the final unfold for MQA, should that be a feature you are looking for.
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