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Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
sns - thanks for all your help and advice. I will be using the DAC onboard my SPL Director Mk2 pre-amp to start. I have no idea how it will compare to the many other DACs touted here, such as Musetec, Denafrips, Holo Audio, MHDT, etc. I tried sta... 
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
Thanks all.  sns - I do not have a server, if I purchase a bundle from SGC the Sonictransporter i5 would be my music server. My current router is a combo router/modem, an older Netgear AC1750 so the only reason I presume I would need a switch wo... 
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
sns - thank you for your detailed response, but I'm starting to find this a little bit overwhelming. Would it be possible for you to send me a simple drawing via PM or attach it here, so I can get a better handle on what you have done with your sy... 
Power Cable Break In - Such a Change!
  https://youtu.be/BzPa2GpQCs8  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
soix - The same product (it looks like) that has been discussed earlier in this thread and also offered by SMC: https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/products/fiber-ethernet-converter-bundle?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_id=4c296ec2f&pr_re... 
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
Thanks all. I have been researching a digital front end for some time now, sort of the last piece of the puzzle for me. It really seems this SGC bundle is something that checks all my boxes. My last hurdle was just trying to make the final call on... 
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
OK, I think I get it, thanks singingg!  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
Then to add more confusion, the wiring diagram on the Small Green Computer site show a simple fiber ethernet cable going from the router to the optical Rendu. https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/recommended-solutions/products/systemopt... 
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
  yyzsantabarbara - thanks for the link  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
  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 Wyr... 
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
  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!  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
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." ... 
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
 jjss49 - thank you for your direct feedback.  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
Sonic79 - Thank you for the Explanation. Have you personally heard the difference between these two units?  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
arafiq - great feedback, thanks. By chance, did you happen to compare the Optical to the Ultra?