I'm late for this question. I have a Lyngdorf processor ordered. If I ever get my hands on it I will be getting streaming up and running. I have never done so as I'm a CD and TT guy. The MP-40 comes with Roon installed. What else do I need to make Qobuz work ? I strictly want the best SQ, not worried about convenience or storage and such. I just want something that plays good sound, like my CD's do,,, which I realize is impossible, but lets get as close as I can ....
Roon for high end audio?
I have been listening almost exclusively to CDs but want to start to get into music streaming. Sound quality is very high on my list, and I am interested in streaming for 2 reasons; broad selection and hopefully better sound. I am using a dbx Venue 360 with a Jeff Roland Concerto Preamp and Roland Power amp. I have a Savant system that allows music playback in multiple rooms, controls video etc. My Savant integrator suggested Roon. Since I am not currently into streaming, I can’t figure out if Roon is the right thing to do. It seems like a great music server service with the ability to manage very high quality digital files, but the downstream handling of the files and conversion to analog (DAC) seems lacking. It seems most people are using it for playback in less than audiophile situations, and compatible equipment is very limited. Quality wise, am I better off with something like Bluenote and a high quality DAC like say, Denafrips?
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kingbarbuda Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks. Not real sure what you mean by selecting Roon Core, but I'll figure it out... |
Ok, so... to get this Roon running on the new Lyngdorf (which I am told ships this week) I need this Sonic Orbiter i5. Or something similar. It will take up one of my 3 inputs on the MP-40 as it only has 3 HDMI inputs. That leaves me one for my Blu Ray player and one for my Cable TV box... If this is the case, I’ll get one ordered... Thanks for the help guys. I also have a Roko but I suppose I can uses an Optical in.... |