jazzman7

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How to get DSD working in a networked (Roon) setup?
koenvingerhoets In my system I have a Bricasti M5 functioning as a network bridge and Roon endpoint.  I am very happy with it and can highly recommend it.  Via spdif or AES/EBU can handle DSD 64 as DoP.  Via USB can handle DSD 64 or 128 as DoP.  ... 
How to get DSD working in a networked (Roon) setup?
koenvingerhoets Very often DSD files are played using DOP (DSD over PCM). Might it be possible for you to provide a screen print of the Roon signal path for your DSD file.  Out of curiosity I viewed the MP 3100 HV specifications and user manual... 
How to get DSD working in a networked (Roon) setup?
Roon supports playing of DSD files. If your DSD material is in the form of downloads, and those downloads are stored on the NAS that you currently use with Roon, then they should be available in your Roon library.  Just select the album, and the ... 
Thiel Owners
In case anyone is interested, bmorill listed a pair of CS 7 speakers on Audiogon yesterday. Asking $2000 - located in Grand Rapids, Michigan    
Thiel Owners
@tomthiel  I'm guessing that your 2.4s (#s 2093, 2094) were built around 2005. My guess is based on the fact that when I purchased my pre-owned 2.4s (#s 2951, 2952) in April of 2011 from Audio Consultants, based on the provenance (they had been ... 
Thiel Owners
Hey @Halifax  Just curious - which Coda Amp do you have?  
Thiel Owners
@halifax  I have a Coda CSIB v1 integrated amp driving my CS 2.4 speakers, and I can vouch that it is an excellent match.  
Thiel Owners
In case anyone is interested, TMR has listed a pair of CS 1.5 speakers in birdseye maple for $799 + $135 for shipping; serial# 7899, 7900; condition listed as 8 out of 10.    
Best software to rip CDs to Mac (Mini)
+1 for dBpoweramp which is available for both Windows and MAC. I've used it for years on Windows to rip to Flac, but it can rip to AIFF as well.  
Thiel Owners
@tomthiel Playback of SACD disks via a disk player using an external DAC is a special use case. To my knowledge, there are essentially 2 ways to turn this trick aside from the PS Audio solution, both require that the disk player have an HDMI outp... 
Streamer Upgrade
@willg1985  With respect to supporting Spotify.  I understand.  That is why I maintain an old Bluesound N100 (the original cube) in my main rig, just so that when my son is in town he can access Spotify.    
Streamer Upgrade
Can highly recommend Bricasti M5 as a Roon endpoint.  It features a self contained LPS, and is built like a tank.  I picked up mine used about 6 months ago from TMR, and I see that the TMR folks currently have one listed for sale.  Prior experienc... 
Melco dealers or owners
Hello benzman! I own a Melco N1A. My principal streamer is a Bricasti M5 functioning as Roon endpoint. Only way Melco can function as your streamer is to connect it to a DAC by USB. Melco functions as a high quality NAS via it’s inbound etherne... 
Considering a new amp for my Vandersteen Quatro CT
+1 for the Coda.  I have the Coda Integrated, the CSiB, which is for all intents and purposes a Model 8 with a built in lines stage.  Same chassis, no VU meters.  I've had mine since January, and extremely pleased with it.  Big step up from the Br... 
Are There Roon Ready I2S Streamers?
Sonnet Hermes does I2S via RJ45. Silent Angel M1T does I2S via HDMI.