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

verdantaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,515 posts 08-08-2022 at 07:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete K41 is a nice solution. It offers an extremely clean ethernet input. I have tried it as an alternative to the Nucleus + as that is my other server. This will be an improvement as the processor is quieter and the direct connect from Antipodes to X1 should provide a cleaner connection than just about anything else. I have a customer who is running one (K40) with a Weiss and it is extremely effective. Incidentally, I am an Antipodes dealer and a Roon dealer.