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Optical vs Ultra Rendu.

Is it worth the $696 more to go with the optical Rendu:

https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/recommended-solutions/products/systemoptique-server-player-combo-sonictransporter-i5-or-i7-cdr-opticalrendu-4-port-gigabit-switch-with-fiber-port-and-power-supplies

Over the standard (ethernet connected) ultra Rendu:

https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/audio-server/products/premier-server-player-combo-sonictransporter-i5-ultrarendu-7v-linear-power-supply

Has anybody compared these units, is there a notable difference in sound quality between these two?  Both still connect to the DAC via USB. 

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yyzsantabarbara
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It’s funny that people are worried about sq when they use usb to their dac. If you want to increase sq, stop using usb.

Definitely not a universal statement, such as the Musetec 005 DAC.

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Here is a link about streaming from the guy (John Swenson) who built the Rendu's and EtherRegen. 

Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A | Page 325 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

 

high-amp OP
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 jjss49 - thank you for your direct feedback.
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sns - "Get good power supply for OpticalRendu, best you can afford"

Do you feel the LPS sold with the Rendu (bundle) is inferior? And

"At some point you may want to look into getting a switch rather than going out from relatively noisy router."

Any recommendations on a good switch?

Also sns you state: "OpticalRendu $1500 plus FMC $25 or so"

In this bundle it does not show any FMCs, so what is this for?

 

high-amp OP
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singingg - super interesting journey, thank you for sharing. I'm hoping to get as close to what you have achieved, but somehow, without 9 boxes. You've definitely taken separates to another level!

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rbstehno - "It’s funny that people are worried about sq when they use usb to their dac. If you want to increase sq, stop using usb."

Interesting comment, but both Ultra Rendu and Optical Rendu use a USB connection to the DAC.

I also had a Wyred 4 Sound 2v2SE DAC that the owner (E.J. Sarmento) recommended to connect both his MS music server and a Roon Nucleus to via USB for best sound quality.

How do you connect?

 

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