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The TP Link MC220L has a SFP port.

The Auralic Aries G2.x series will not convert PCM to DSD, only upsample PCM. The new G3 (if it's ever released) is supposed to do PCM to DSD. Trust your ears first before panicking.😊

@Miska I would like to try running HQPlayer 5 embedded bootable image on a Mac mini (late 2012, 2.3 GHZ i7), which of the two images should I use avx or sse? Thanks.

I have a question for you optical experts. I just replaced my two TP-Link SFP modules with a pair of Finisar FTLF8519P3BTL, one in a Trendnet switch and one in an Opticalmodule. What is it about the Finisar that makes them better? The Finisar cost 2 to 3 times that of the TP-Link, what am I getting for the extra cost? Also, how do the SFP's labeled as "Finisar Compatible" compare to the Finisar units themselves? Thanks, just trying to learn something, no ulterior motive.

Which versions of these would you recommend? HDTracks have both of these, along with Zoolook, in 24/48 format, are these good to get? I only have a CD of his Greatest Hits. Cheers!

Lots of fans at the Auralic Forum. https://community.auralic.com/

I'm still running V2.8 on my ultraRendu and I can't keep Squeezelite working. For example, it worked fine yesterday but this morning I can't get it running again. This is not the first time I've had this issue. I really can't be bothered spending a half hour trying to get the damn thing working again, totally fed up with it at this point. I decided to stick the ultraRendu in my closet, I give up!

I’m sorry, but what “app” is being referred to here? I’m unaware of any Sonore app. Thanks!

Try using the Esoteric Sound Stream app instead. The last time I used it all of the functionality worked correctly.

You could look into trying the free version of MinimServer. MinimServer is very reliable, works very well.

Thanks for that info. The last time I messed with RoPieeeXL was back in March/April and they were still separate programs. Makes more sense to only have one.

You'll want RoPieee XL, Roon not needed.

Is anyone running piCorePlayer on their Holo Red? If so, have you encountered any issues?

My ultraRendu with 7v PS is connected to a QB-9DSD with no heat issues; a 9v PS did make it run quite hot. Not quite an apples to apples comparison, I realize. IIRC, the QB-9/20 doesn't use the 5v USB power whereas the QB-9DSD did, but this is really on for handshaking purposes so it isn't presenting a load to the renderer.

I'm surprised that a 7v supply results in so much dissipated heat. Have you checked that the Farad isn't putting out more like 9v or even more?