Congratulations on finding next level improvement with your existing setup. I believe adding a Linear Power Supply to your NUC should further enhance its performance. It will be a interesting comparison between your new server/streamer with your existing setup, for now just enjoy!
Roon Core Server Player
I'm thinking about upgrading from my Innuos Zen MkIII. Although there's been a lot written here about what sounds best, I've not seen a discussion of what higher end server/streamer/renderer will work properly as a Roon Core as well as a Roon Endpoint. The Roon Labs website is terrible at helping you find an answer to that question.
I'm looking in the $4k - $8k range and am considering the Innuos Zenith MkIII, the Auralic Aries, 432 EVO Aeon, etc. But I'd prefer to have the Roon Core and Roon Endpoint in the same box.
Roon is somewhat glitchy on the Innuos, but running the Innuos in Roon "Experimental Mode" clearly gives me better SQ than Innuos Sense, their proprietary software. The Auralic reportedly sounds better than the Zenith but it doesn't look like it can be a Roon Core. There's little written about the 432 EVO. Don't want to spend the money for a Grimm.
Anyone know of a brand that has great SQ (in that price range) and runs as both Roon Core and Endpoint?
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If you can stretch your budget, consider a +player, all in one box from Merging Technologies. It has it all, Pre/DAC/Roon Core/Renderer. The +player will eliminate the need for Zen Mk III, Schiit Freya pre, Yggdrassil DAC and go direct into your Aegir monoblocks. With +player, you are also stepping up in DAC performance. I bought +player last year in August and couldn’t be any happier. It has replaced my previous setup of EMM Labs DA2 and Aurender N20 ($37K in retail). I waited all these years to venture into Roon until I could find a state-of-the-art Core/renderer + DAC solution. If you’re interested, PM me to learn more about my setup. PS: Nice speakers! |
I think you meant to say that you’re considering SJ power supply for EtherRegen. I would definitely play with ER placement before you spent more money on external clock or linear power supply. @dougthebiker ….did you receive my dealer info via PM? |
About ER placement, my comment was in reference to @fastfreight post since he is using his ER with Network Acoustics Muon passive filter. So if you’re only using ER between your router and Innuos then you’re good to go. |