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Melco N100 vs Sonore opticalrendu

Hi

I am currently using a laptop connected to my dac (denafrips terminator) and would like to upgrade my source. 

Being new to this, would like to ask for experience between melco N100 (paired with a plixir linear power supply) and sonore opticalrendu, as I have heard good things about both. 

Which would be better? And would I need to get a music server for the sonore? (To prevent the jitter/noise from my laptop to still dirty the stream going into the sonore?) 

Aiming for a larger and more relaxed soundstage, with darker background. Other benefits eg sweeter and softer mids, better imaging are of course appreciated :)

Thanks!

Regards
Ben
thegreenman
yyzsantabarbara
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I got both the most expensive one and the cheaper one. I really cannot tell the difference.
thegreenman OP
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@ddafoe 

thanks for your input! ooh interesting! probably your bricasti M5 has already very good noise reduction built in that's why it fared better than the opticalrendu!

Hi thanks for your suggestion on the startech! Sorry I'm quite blur when it comes to tech stuff, so you plug the ethernet cable from your router into the startech, and with SFP ports it comes out as fibre? then after a fibre cable you buy another startech and convert it back to a ethernet cable and plug into the bricasti? 

Thanks!
Regards
Ben
thegreenman OP
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@yyzsantabarbara 

Hahaha ooh naise! now I know what to get if I go the opticalrendu pathway! :)

Thanks!
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arafiq
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When it comes to streamers, you will find such varied responses from everyone that in the end it would be impossible to make an informed decision based on online feedback alone. I think Small Green Computers has a return policy on the opticalRendu. Best thing is to buy one and try it out in your system.

If you're interested check out the review from 13th Note Hifi where he compares several low-to-mid-priced streamers. Spoiler Alert: opticalRendu is the winner!
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audioman58
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For sure your computer by far the dirtiest part ofyour system ,you need a dedicated server 

small green computers Sonore , you want usb module from computer 

the i9 is great fiber optic , then usb out  with a good power supply  They have a nice $600 one that can do several voltages at once ,

pot Teddy pardo ,shipping from Canada , the only hassle is shipping around $70

unless you spend $1500 for a few power supplies then it’s free , quality products.

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