Nucleus, is there a better alternative?

My system uses a Lumin x1 which includes a dac and streamer, so I don't need a box with a streamer and a dac.

Concern is that the nucleus which hosts roon, which I use, might be introducing noise into system. I like the way it sounds but could I do better?

Maybe I need to consider an optical connection vs a Straight ethernet connection between the nucleus and the X1.

Curious about any ideas

jumia08-06-2022 4:10pm

dougthebiker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 190 posts 08-07-2022 at 12:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This video explains the advantages of fiber optics at the 6:40 mark. This guy understands digital really well.
dougthebiker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 190 posts 08-09-2022 at 01:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My understanding is that an LPS on a Nucleus or Nuc ONLY makes a difference if you’re going straight from the Nucleus or Nuc into your Roon Endpoint by USB. if you’re connecting to the endpoint through the network, it makes no difference.