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| Prima Lunacy? (SuperTubeClock) Apologies to the OP for digressing from the main topic but I want to share my opinion on the issue raised by @millercarbon. I also used to be of the opinion that we should buy a product that offers the best value regardless of the country of origi... | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC @teajay Thank you for the quick response. Much appreciated. Please forgive my ignorance, but in my case since I'm using Cronus Magnum 2 as my integrated amp, does it make sense to buy the balanced Pagoda? | |
| Implementing a Roon Core Server--Success & Comments @djones52 -- thanks for the link. This is just what I was looking for. I almost pulled the trigger on Small Green Computer's sonicTrasporter i5 ($895). But if I can build my own Roon core at less than half the price, that is a winner in my eyes. G... | |
| Implementing a Roon Core Server--Success & Comments @jbhiller I understand that Roon ROCK acts as a purpose built operating system, but do you need to pre-install another OS before installing ROCK, or can it work in a bare metal manner?Secondly, do you see any advantage in going with Core i5? I fee... | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC @teajay My apologies for not acknowledging your answers earlier. Somehow, I missed it completely. Just read them, thank you.So the dilemma I'm facing is choosing between the Orchid and Pagoda (unbalanced). On the one hand, the Pagoda can output hi... | |
| Looking for recommendations For streamer only solution take a look at the various products offered by Sonore -- ultraRendu, opticalRendu or microRendu. I purchased the opticalRendu instead of a streamer+DAC combo not too long ago. The improvement in sound quality over the No... | |
| Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer @yyzsantabarbara Sure ... I bought it from SmallGreenComputer.com. The bundle costs $999.https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/music-players/products/opticalrendu-for-roon?variant=31470485241925 | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC @ozzy62 Thanks for your feedback. The difference between an Orchid and Pagoda is not much. I'm definitely leaning toward a Pagoda at this time. Do you mind sharing what modifications were made to your unit? | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC @ronrags While the Orchid can accept an input of 24/192, for analog output purposes its chip only uses the first 16 bits of a 24-bit file. If you want to output all 24 bits, you will have to move up to the Pagoda. | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC Since I cannot order an MHDT DAC to see if it has the right synergy with the rest of my system, all I can do is ask folks who have tried them. So the questions I have are ...1. Since my amplifier (Cronus Magnum) does not support balanced, is the b... | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC @bsme85 Yeah, this is exactly why I was asking teajay. I even contacted the dealer by email and they told me the same thing that they don't offer in home trials for DACs. Hopefully, teajay can chime in if he happens to know another way. I'm really... | |
| Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer #adam8179 -- great choice! If the ultraRendu is anything like the opticalRendu, you will be very happy with the SQ. Hopefully, you will be able to share your impressions when you're ready. | |
| The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC @teajay How do you setup an audition through Linear Tube Audio if you don't live close by? | |
| A warm DAC? People forget that this is a hobby, not a freakin’ science project. I don’t have a problem with someone basing their buying decisions solely on measurements - to each his own. But to unilaterally declare it as some sort of a universal truth is rat... | |
| Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer @adam8179: If price is a concern you should also take a look at the microRendu sold by SmallGreenComputer. With an additional power supply, I think it will cost < $600. They're also offering a 60 day free Roon subscription. |