I run the opticalRendu player/ endpoint along with the optical module to get my fiber to optical transition hook up. A nice set up to clean up the potentially noisy ethernet. I started with the sonicTransporter I5 as a roon core. Not sure how to run the rendu without Roon as it is a player only. I'm very happy with this and the latest 2.0 Roon update was really nice for sound quality upgrade. Call Andrew Gillis at SGC and can get you the info you need.
Optical Isolation
I have read many a discussion here on AG regarding digital but, I still need some further clarification on the best way to go.
Looking at the Sonore Optical Rendu, which only seems to be sold through Small Green Computer. It's advertised as a "network player and network streamer" which makes it sound like I do not need something like a BlueSound Node, an ifi Stream, an Innuos Zen or the equivalent, or do I?
At present, I have a DAC and only want to stream music. I've had a Roon Nucleus in the past and enjoyed it, but only wish to use Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or Amazon Music at the point in time.
It sounds like optical isolation is the way to go. I just want a simple, clean & quiet set-up, so any advice on this would greatly be appreciated, thanks!