crandell25

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Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@charles1dad agreed, it all seems to play a part in the overall presentation and enjoyment.   
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
Hi everyone, I thought I would post an update. I took some time to decide on my commitment to Roon or other ecosystems. I decided I like Roon and preferred to stick with it and to find a way to make Roon sound its best. I ended up contacting Baet... 
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@jjss49 100% agree now that I understand everything a little better.  
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@mahler123 I originally started the thread because I am debating trying a different DAC without a built in streamer and all the terminologies were somewhat confusing as I started to read on streamer recommendations...  this thread has helped me ma... 
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@jjss49 agreed, some great advice and knowledge shared on the thread.  It has really helped me get a better understanding of how the digital pieces fit together and what would work best for my situation.  I do think a good dedicated streamer, rega... 
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@sns I don't have a vinyl setup but I am starting to question that decision with all the streaming complexities to get it right.  :) The G2 is a great unit and you're right, the easiest path is to just add the Aries G2.1 and move on.  I am going ... 
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@lordmelton I am slowly emerging from the murky waters lol  
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@mgrif104 Thanks for sharing your experience with the Auralic products and the increased benefits of combining their DAC and streamer offerings. I have thought about adding the streamer to my current setup but I have this itch to try an R2R Dac th... 
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@rockrider thanks I will check it out.  
Streamer vs renderer vs music server...help
@carlsbad thanks for your thoughts!  In your case, your streaming NUC is wired directly to your DAC?  
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
@davehg thanks for the response.  My order is in for the 0/96s.  The Leben CS600x is at the top of my list.  There are some great recommendations on this thread but some are out of budget range.  The Luxman LX-380 is also a contender but the Leben... 
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
@roncagg I finally had a chance to look up the Ultralinear amp.  Very interesting indeed with rave reviews.  I will need to consider it as one of the options while I wait for my Devore's. 
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
Not to stray too far off topic but has anyone had the opportunity to compare Devore with Coherent Audio speakers from Canada? 
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
Thanks for the additional responses everyone.@pingvin - The New Audio Frontiers amps look very interesting indeed. 
Devore 0/96 - Integrated AMP help
@verdantaudio thanks for the feedback!  I will check out the review.