From the sounds of all of this I think I am glad i stuck with regular USB on my Metrum Onyx DAC instead of pursuing i2s which had been my first intention.
Does Anyone Currently Make an Ethernet to I2S Renderer?
Currently looking at devices to have audio bypass laptop controlling with JRiver. I have been using an Oppo 105 out to SPDIF. Certainly sounds better than laptop USB, but has its limitations. I know of many good devices from Ethernet to USB, where I have an Amenero input (with its own power). But since my DAC has two I2S inputs (rj47 and hdmi hardware), I guess that would be a better option, if available. I have a large music collection on a NAS and am very happy using JRiver and controlling by phone.
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Metrum used to make an Ethernet to i2s bridge at one time. It was their recommended route to connect to an accompanying Metrum DAC with i2s input. No idea what protocol or cable end they used but might be worth looking into. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649629340-metrum-acoustics-ambre-roon-endpoint-streamer-with-i2s... Sold but gives you an idea for research possibly. |