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Post by pedrocols on Jul 19, 2018 18:21:22 GMT -5
I have the iFi PSU. It definitely has a different sonic signature than the Teddy Pardo I also have. The iFi is a little harsher in the treble. I can say that I enjoy rock music more through it. The iFi has more PRAT. The Teddy Pardo is much smoother in the teble. Sounds much better for Jazz. What I don't like is that my MicroRendu runs at a higher temperature with the iFi. The mR is very hot to the touch when I used the iFi with the mR. In doing research this has something to do with the USB implementation of the DAC and I have not tried it with EITR. I always have a small fan on the MR 24/7. |
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Post by garbulky on Jul 19, 2018 19:10:10 GMT -5
pedrocols I'd try one but when I hear USB, I think eww-SB.  My heart is set on an AES connection from my computer. Gotta have that fully balanced!
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Post by sahmen on Jul 19, 2018 19:54:04 GMT -5
pedrocols I'd try one but when I hear USB, I think eww-SB. My heart is set on an AES connection from my computer. Gotta have that fully balanced! Hi Gar: Would you fancy using one of these converters? These days, there are several different kinds/brands at different price points :   This one is very popular with audiophiles, but quite steeply priced, unfortunately:   |
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Post by garbulky on Jul 19, 2018 20:43:06 GMT -5
pedrocols I'd try one but when I hear USB, I think eww-SB. My heart is set on an AES connection from my computer. Gotta have that fully balanced! Hi Gar: Would you fancy using one of these converters? These days, there are several different kinds/brands at different price points : Well I remember the Xinger (or something like that - from an FPGA company) converter which seemed interesting and high quality. But my issue is that they start off USB. If they started off USB, I don't see any reason not to just use USB. |
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Post by sahmen on Jul 19, 2018 21:04:35 GMT -5
Well I remember the Xinger (or something like that - from an FPGA company) converter which seemed interesting and high quality. But my issue is that they start off USB. If they started off USB, I don't see any reason not to just use USB. I see, if you want to cut out all USB-type connectivity from the equation, then gadgets like the newly released Metrum Amber (<< link>>), and reviewed here (<< link>>) and other such thingamabobs might be right up your alley:   It is a network bridge/Roon endpoint which connects to your Router's ethernet LAN connection and pushes the signal on to your DAC via AES/EBU... |
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 18:34:01 GMT -5
More listening...comments live as I listen: Linda Ronstadt has an amazing voice, but many recordings don't bring it out. On Heart Like a Wheel, "You're No Good" and "When Will I be Loved" typically have her sounding more like a backup singer than the lead. Suddenly she's more forward. Sounds good! More as I listen to others.
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 18:38:27 GMT -5
"Just one look" sounds likes she's whispering in my ear. Nice. "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" sounds like she's right here in the honky tonk. All the depth of her voice is here. Still wish the engineer had pushed her vocals more over the instruments, but better than usual sound.
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 18:50:05 GMT -5
Now Carole King...Tapestry. Again, a great voice usually mixed a bit "behind" the instruments. "So Far Away" brings her more forward and adds more clarity to the instruments. And again - sounds like she just whispered in my ear at about 2 minutes in.
And, "I feel the Earth Move"...there she is! So clear and forward! Again, like with Linda - the full depth of her voice is present. And, "You've Got a Friend"? And "Will You Love Me Tomorrow"? Shut the front door...nice.
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 19:01:50 GMT -5
Jackson Browne's "Fountain of Sorrow" is showing a similar trend vs. Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. Voices that sounded a bit compressed are more freely unleashed. And, along with that, the instrumental detail gains more clarity.
Same is true on "Rock Me on the Water" Even Jackson's little chuckle at ~37 seconds has more detail. And "Doctor My Eyes"...vocals and piano get unleashed. Again, he kind of chuckles at ~1:20 as he sings. I had never noticed that.
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 19:11:54 GMT -5
Bob Dylan Unplugged has never sounded bad, but "John Brown" sure does sound great now. Same for "Desolation Row". Just so much more detail.
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Post by brubacca on Jul 20, 2018 19:41:13 GMT -5
Wait until you go back to the old setup. It will not last long.
The Rendu products are just that much better.
I have some Keb Mo running right now and it’s like he is in the room.
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 19:46:01 GMT -5
Wait until you go back to the old setup. It will not last long. The Rendu products are just that much better. I have some Keb Mo running right now and it’s like he is in the room. Love Keb...seen him live and he's fantastic. Mark |
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 19:48:40 GMT -5
See my update re. the Roon negatives in the 1st post (bold red font). Can another Roon user see if they can find Oscar Peterson Trio's "We Get Request" via Roon? DYohn wilburthegoose sahmen or others? Maybe I am just doing something stupid. But, it's really annoying that I can find it on Tidal with my PC and my phone but not on Roon. It makes me wonder what else I might not find. Thanks, Mark |
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Post by pedrocols on Jul 20, 2018 20:06:22 GMT -5
There is a software upgrade for the 2.6 version just in case yours still has the 2.5.
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Post by novisnick on Jul 20, 2018 20:09:32 GMT -5
There is a software upgrade for the 2.6 version just in case yours still has the 2.5. The upgrade your speaking of is for the Sonore or Roon? |
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Post by sahmen on Jul 20, 2018 20:09:54 GMT -5
See my update re. the Roon negatives in the 1st post (bold red font). Can another Roon user see if they can find Oscar Peterson Trio's "We Get Request" via Roon? DYohn wilburthegoose sahmen or others? Maybe I am just doing something stupid. But, it's really annoying that I can find it on Tidal with my PC and my phone but not on Roon. It makes me wonder what else I might not find. Thanks, Mark Yes, I just saw it in Roon, without going to the Tidal site, It is under both Oscar Peterson, and Oscar Peterson Trio. |
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 20:13:36 GMT -5
See my update re. the Roon negatives in the 1st post (bold red font). Can another Roon user see if they can find Oscar Peterson Trio's "We Get Request" via Roon? DYohn wilburthegoose sahmen or others? Maybe I am just doing something stupid. But, it's really annoying that I can find it on Tidal with my PC and my phone but not on Roon. It makes me wonder what else I might not find. Thanks, Mark Yes, I just saw it in Roon, without going to the Tidal site, I see it show up in my "library" but I think that's because I have it ripped on my NAS. If I look to the "tidal albums", it doesn't show up. (When I search for an artist, Roon is showing me ones in my Library and ones in Tidal. And, Tidal and my NAS are the only 2 sources I have Roon looking to right now.) Do you have a version in your person library or can you figure out where it's coming from to show up outside of Tidal? Thanks! Mark |
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Post by sahmen on Jul 20, 2018 20:22:18 GMT -5
Yes, I just saw it in Roon, without going to the Tidal site, I see it show up in my "library" but I think that's because I have it ripped on my NAS. If I look to the "tidal albums", it doesn't show up. (When I search for an artist, Roon is showing me ones in my Library and ones in Tidal. And, Tidal and my NAS are the only 2 sources I have Roon looking to right now.) Do you have a version in your person library or can you figure out where it's coming from to show up outside of Tidal? Thanks! Mark It is coming from Tidal, because I do not have it in my local storage. Here's a screen shot of it:  It says "New" in the top left-hand corner of the album, because I just added it to my Roon library from Tidal. Roon won't mark it as "New" if I had it in my local files., |
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 20:32:45 GMT -5
I see it show up in my "library" but I think that's because I have it ripped on my NAS. If I look to the "tidal albums", it doesn't show up. (When I search for an artist, Roon is showing me ones in my Library and ones in Tidal. And, Tidal and my NAS are the only 2 sources I have Roon looking to right now.) Do you have a version in your person library or can you figure out where it's coming from to show up outside of Tidal? Thanks! Mark It is coming from Tidal, because I do not have it in my local storage. Here's a screen shot of it: View AttachmentIt says "New" in the top left-hand corner of the album, because I just added it to my Roon library from Tidal. Roon won't mark it as "New" if I had it in my local files., So, I'm a bit lost...how do you add something to your Roon Library from Tidal if it won't show up in Tidal within Roon? Thanks, Mark |
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Post by klinemj on Jul 20, 2018 20:38:16 GMT -5
Just went back to your PM on the topic. Going to try that again - might not have followed it correctly.
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