fdemello
Responses from fdemello
| Music Server Recommendation Update on the Innuos MKII:Received late last Wed. Installed my music/migrated Roon. Listened a bit before burn in:A little bright/thin with an improved soundstage (width) and separation of instrumentsAt 24 hours:Much better tonal balance. Very wi... | |
| Music Server Recommendation @mitch2 the Metrum Ambre looks like an interesting product. If I’m understanding it correctly it would go between a server like the Innuos and a DAC (via Ethernet) but provide multiple output options to the DAC. Intrigued by having the ability to ... | |
| Music Server Recommendation @marktomaras understandable. < $60 to fid out and compare though | |
| Music Server Recommendation I am a big Roon fan and a lifetime subscriber. I'm sure there will be competition down the road but I'm also sure Roon will continue to innovate. At $119/yr I didn't see the point in waiting on the lifetime. | |
| Music Server Recommendation @marktomaras Absolutely Mark. There is some debate and contrarian opinions on this but I do plan to try both USB & Ethernet and listen/compare. Also toying with idea of buying a USB/Toslink converter as a 3rd option. According to Ted Smith tos... | |
| Music Server Recommendation I ended selecting the Phasure Lush USB after reading through this CA thread:https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/30376-a-novel-way-to-massively-improve-the-sq-of-com...I have rearranged my rack for the Innuos and ordered the IsoAcosutic... | |
| Music Server Recommendation @uberwaltz thanks for the suggestion. I am kind leaning towards the Curious or Phasure Lush at the moment@ron17 Thanks Ron. I do like the Nordost cables | |
| Music Server Recommendation I did pull the trigger on a new Innuos Zenith MKII 4TB for $5k. Too hard to pass up at 20% off the prior price. I am glad they shook free once the MKIII was announced. Some great info from austinpop over at CA on migrating a Roon libraryOn the se... | |
| Music Server Recommendation Correct @jriggy I would have 2 choices although PS Audio indicates the I2s is the optimal method. I do think the Innuos would have a better resale but who knows | |
| Music Server Recommendation Have an opportunity to buy a Innuos MKII at a clearance price so it is coming down to the below for around $5k:Innuos MKII Std (USB)Music Vault Ultra II (I2s)Anyone out here using the Innuos with Roon? With a PS Audio DAC via USB? Curious your im... | |
| Music Server Recommendation Whatever unit you buy, there will be a Mark 2 or super version out a month later, that's just life. I am still very happy with my Mark 1 Zenith and see no reason to change.Very true @david12 I will have to live with whatever choice I make for quit... | |
| Music Server Recommendation @bbarden45 "Have you considered the Pink Faun music servers?"Been spending some time at their site. Very impressive devices an appear to be well built. You are seeing their cards being used in other products. I know Neal uses one of the cards in ... | |
| Music Server Recommendation I thought I would update everyone as to where I am currently. Below is my current short list (in current order of preference):Music Vault Ultra II 4TB ($5k) Custom built with I2s outputInnuous MKII Std 4TB ($6k or Used)Antipodes EX 4TB ($5k)Wolf ... | |
| Music Server Recommendation @audiotroy Maybe I am missing something but it is hard to believe a $400-$800 NAS (which based on other opinions is inherently noisy) would be better than a well designed server with onboard storage. You also seem to contradict your packet philos... | |
| Music Server Recommendation @audiotroy Hello. I know I don't "need" onboard storage. I want it. If you read my original spec I do not want to go down the NAS/attached drive path (right now). I'm also not sure I agree it will sound as good coming from a NAS over a network vs... |