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Post by DYohn on Dec 14, 2020 9:07:14 GMT -5
My advice is to leave the Mac as your business computer and use a different computer as your Core server. I know it's more money, but this hobby ain't cheap. If you want to DIY the Raspberry Pi can do the job for you according to many people here and elsewhere. I can't recommend them because of my personal experience, but that was with an early version and apparently they are much more stable and better perfuming now. I am certain there are many on this forum who can advise you. My advice is to purchase a Sonictransporter i5 and an Ultrarendu. But you likely will not want to spend that much - it is not an insignificant investment but it is much lower cost for the functionality than something like Auralic products. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 14, 2020 13:01:04 GMT -5
FWIW - The gentleman who had worked on the design of my Netgear router and I have been communicating off the Lounge to determine why USB storage plugged into the router couldn't be accessed. He's concluded that, as I suspected, Samba protocol was omitted from this router (probably by Cox Cable to save money), and that USB sharing will never work with my router.
That being the case, and because my router is now old, I'm thinking of buying a new router that WILL have USB sharing. That may be my cheapest route.
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Post by DYohn on Dec 14, 2020 13:19:55 GMT -5
Trendnet AC2600 comes with a SAMBA server built in, for around $100.
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Post by SteveH on Dec 14, 2020 17:07:50 GMT -5
Yes you need a Roon Ready endpoint player. Without doing the DIY thing the least expensive one I know is the Bluesound Node or Elac Discovery Connect, and thos are $500 or so. I assume you no longer have the Nucleus? I totally agree DYohn. I am new to all of this and to make things the least complicated, painless and most economical for me when turning up my home music server with Roon, was purchasing the Bluesound Node 2i DAC, it was $549 from Crutchfield. It is a great entry level device, Roon endpoint, Ethernet, wireless, USB, Bluetooth, MQA, AirPlay, analog RCA stereo audio output, coaxial digital audio output, Toslink optical digital audio output, headphone output. What a deal! |
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 15, 2020 12:22:42 GMT -5
I think that rather than a Bluesound Node 2i, I may instead try a used Auralic Aries Mini. I've been impressed with the sound of Auralic products previously. For about $500, I get a Roon-Ready, RAAT-Enabled, Ethernet-compatible endpoint with an internal DAC. |
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Post by DYohn on Dec 15, 2020 13:32:32 GMT -5
I think that rather than a Bluesound Node 2i, I may instead try a used Auralic Aries Mini. I've been impressed with the sound of Auralic products previously. For about $500, I get a Roon-Ready, RAAT-Enabled, Ethernet-compatible endpoint with an internal DAC. In other words, "exact same functionality as a Bluesound Node or Elac Connect."  As the Buddha said, "There are many paths up the mountain." |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2020 13:45:21 GMT -5
I think that rather than a Bluesound Node 2i, I may instead try a used Auralic Aries Mini. I've been impressed with the sound of Auralic products previously. For about $500, I get a Roon-Ready, RAAT-Enabled, Ethernet-compatible endpoint with an internal DAC. In other words, "exact same functionality as a Bluesound Node or Elac Connect." As the Buddha said, "There are many paths up the mountain." I question your use of a definite article because there are many Buddhas  Anyhoot, I have a BlueSound Node 2i and plan to sometime soon try its internal DAC bypassing my current Pre-Pro and MiniDSP which limits actual pass through resolution. Just offering that I haven't had any problems w/ setting up, configuration, etc. And it does have Qobuz while hosting many other media streaming company options. My only nitpick I have about this device is that it actually doesn't have a power on/off switch. However, does have a nice feature to dim/bright or turn off its LEDs.  |
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Post by LuisV on Dec 15, 2020 14:26:30 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2020 14:32:52 GMT -5
Right, powering down requires depressing play/pause for 5 seconds or more than once depending on which mode one desires. Thanks! |
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Post by LuisV on Dec 15, 2020 16:12:18 GMT -5
I think that rather than a Bluesound Node 2i, I may instead try a used Auralic Aries Mini. I've been impressed with the sound of Auralic products previously. For about $500, I get a Roon-Ready, RAAT-Enabled, Ethernet-compatible endpoint with an internal DAC. I went with the Bluesound 2i... zero complaints. As always, let us know what you think of the Mini. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2020 17:04:26 GMT -5
I question your use of a definite article because there are many Buddhas ; Many manifestations, you mean. No, for example, name each Buddha. More than one "enlightened persons" is referenced by name as Buddha. "The" as far as I know is the only definite article which exists in English. Bear with, as I'll attempt to avoid any "religious" discussion by simply asking which "Buddha" were you quoting from "historical context"? I realize an original quote by such a historical person may or may not of been in English and I'm not familiar with your quote's original language and proper translation to English. However, actually stating "As 'the' Buddha said" may of been added by someone merely referencing a historical person assuming everyone else knew not only the quote's context but also which Buddha in historical context? In addition if this extra tidbit doesn't offend I'll share why I actually took interest in your statement: This holiday season for those celebrating Christmas perhaps consider why many are spreading cheer. Christ is an office which was only open to the birth of a long prophetically anticipated Messiah, The Son of God, The Word of God. In celebration and reflection of this holiday season I recall historically that St. Nicholas [4th century bishop] punched Arius in the face when Arius denied Jesus Christ's divinity at the Council of Nicaea. Jehovah Witnesses [Arians] today follow and teach the same heresy of Arius which deny Jesus' divinity. How? Simply by whether "a" or definite article should be used. From this [Septuagint manuscripts]: En arche ēn ho Logos, kai ho Logos ēn pros ton Theon, kai Theos ēn o Logos. – John 1:1 [Greek] To: “In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.” - Jehovah Witness Instead of: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." - ESV Note: The Greek reads, kai theos en ho logos. Notice that the term Logos has the article ho while the term theos does not. This tells us that the subject of the clause is the Logos. Hence, we could not translate the phrase “and God was the Word” for that would make the wrong term the subject of the clause. Hence, the term “God” is the predicate nominative, and it functions just as “love” did in 1 John 4:8 – it tells us something about the Logos – and that is, that the nature of the Logos is the nature of God, just as the nature of God in 1 John 4:8 was that of love. Now, John does emphasize the term “God” by placing it first in the clause – this is not just a “divine nature” as in something like the angels have – rather, it is truly the nature of Deity that is in view here (hence my translation as “Deity”). - Dr. James White Further reference: Greek Exegetical ObservationsBe happy through PM to have a friendly casual discussion about Buddhism and/or Christianity DYohn. Both actually are an interest of mine as I was raised from persons which were of Buddhist schools of thinking by my mostly Asian family before converting to Christianity [Reformed Presbyterian]. Enjoy! |
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Post by DYohn on Dec 15, 2020 17:44:28 GMT -5
Since I rejected religions long, long ago I will leave you to self-gratify with your knowledge of religious texts and theology. To me it is all meaningless. I just like the saying I attributed to THE Buddha. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2020 17:54:27 GMT -5
Since I rejected religions long, long ago I will leave you to self-gratify with your knowledge of religious texts and theology. To me it is all meaningless. I just like the saying I attributed to THE Buddha. Likewise, Nothing new under the sun as same old same old human nature comes round and round dressing up in many different faces. |
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Post by DYohn on Dec 15, 2020 18:22:12 GMT -5
And back to Roon, it looks like the Aries Mini is discontinued, Boomzilla. Are you buying a used one?
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 15, 2020 19:03:04 GMT -5
And back to Roon, it looks like the Aries Mini is discontinued, Boomzilla. Are you buying a used one? Thinking of it, yes. |
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Post by tchaik on Dec 15, 2020 23:21:18 GMT -5
Many manifestations, you mean. No, for example, name each Buddha. More than one "enlightened persons" is referenced by name as Buddha. "The" as far as I know is the only definite article which exists in English. Bear with, as I'll attempt to avoid any "religious" discussion by simply asking which "Buddha" were you quoting from "historical context"? I realize an original quote by such a historical person may or may not of been in English and I'm not familiar with your quote's original language and proper translation to English. However, actually stating "As 'the' Buddha said" may of been added by someone merely referencing a historical person assuming everyone else knew not only the quote's context but also which Buddha in historical context? In addition if this extra tidbit doesn't offend I'll share why I actually took interest in your statement: This holiday season for those celebrating Christmas perhaps consider why many are spreading cheer. Christ is an office which was only open to the birth of a long prophetically anticipated Messiah, The Son of God, The Word of God. In celebration and reflection of this holiday season I recall historically that St. Nicholas [4th century bishop] punched Arius in the face when Arius denied Jesus Christ's divinity at the Council of Nicaea. Jehovah Witnesses [Arians] today follow and teach the same heresy of Arius which deny Jesus' divinity. How? Simply by whether "a" or definite article should be used. From this [Septuagint manuscripts]: En arche ēn ho Logos, kai ho Logos ēn pros ton Theon, kai Theos ēn o Logos. – John 1:1 [Greek] To: “In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.” - Jehovah Witness Instead of: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." - ESV Note: The Greek reads, kai theos en ho logos. Notice that the term Logos has the article ho while the term theos does not. This tells us that the subject of the clause is the Logos. Hence, we could not translate the phrase “and God was the Word” for that would make the wrong term the subject of the clause. Hence, the term “God” is the predicate nominative, and it functions just as “love” did in 1 John 4:8 – it tells us something about the Logos – and that is, that the nature of the Logos is the nature of God, just as the nature of God in 1 John 4:8 was that of love. Now, John does emphasize the term “God” by placing it first in the clause – this is not just a “divine nature” as in something like the angels have – rather, it is truly the nature of Deity that is in view here (hence my translation as “Deity”). - Dr. James White Further reference: Greek Exegetical Observations[/a
Be happy through PM to have a friendly casual discussion about Buddhism and/or Christianity DYohn. Both actually are an interest of mine as I was raised from persons which were of Buddhist schools of thinking by my mostly Asian family before converting to Christianity [Reformed Presbyterian].
Enjoy!
OMG......... predicate nominative?  ?? these were the kind of terms that caused me to run from my English courses..... which is why writing a dissertation was such a painful proposition for me.....  in truth, I enjoy your detours on the way to audio nirvana....... |
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 17, 2020 11:12:32 GMT -5
FWIW - I checked on the Auralic community forums and found that ALL of the Auralic Aries models are Roon compatible. They can use RAAT transfer protocol, they have internal volume control that can be used from the Roon Remote interface, and for those Aries models that have internal DACs, those will be seen by Roon as endpoints. I'd also mention in passing that all of the Auralic equipment I've tried has sounded great!
I'm suspecting that the Roon Nucleus Plus will shortly be headed back to Roon. So my game plan, post-return, will be:
Roon Core on a Mac-Mini in the computer room
USB Roon Library drive plugged into the Mac-Mini
USB DVDRW drive (external) plugged into the Mac-Mini for ripping
Netgear N450 cable modem supplying house wireless (does away with the need for the Apple AirPort Express)
Auralic Aries-Mini in the living room (Serves as Ethernet streamer & Roon Endpoint with internal DAC)
Analog output of Auralic to music system.
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Post by DYohn on Dec 17, 2020 11:42:00 GMT -5
Boom, if you can't get a used Aeries the Bluesound Node and the Elac Connect will do the same things and they are readily available new.
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 17, 2020 12:07:40 GMT -5
The Elac Discovery Connect is $450 new. I'll need to check out the quality of its DAC, but it looks really good.
The Bluesound Node is $100 more, and doesn't seem to offer any additional functionality - but I haven't read about it yet - only glanced at the ads.
Thanks for the recommendations.
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Post by DYohn on Dec 17, 2020 12:46:38 GMT -5
The Elac Discovery Connect is $450 new. I'll need to check out the quality of its DAC, but it looks really good. The Bluesound Node is $100 more, and doesn't seem to offer any additional functionality - but I haven't read about it yet - only glanced at the ads. Thanks for the recommendations. I use an Elac Discovery Server as an endpoint and while the analog output sounds good, I prefer to use the digital out to a separate DAC. YMMV. |
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As the Buddha said, "There are many paths up the mountain."
?? these were the kind of terms that caused me to run from my English courses..... which is why writing a dissertation was such a painful proposition for me..... 
