Popular Post vortecjr Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 Introducing the Sonore ultraRendu v1.3. So what's new? Custom designed input / output board by John Swenson Resigned USB circuit removing redundant components. Updated clock buffer with significantly lower phase noise compared to previous design. Lower impedance / better voltage regulation on the USB subsystem. Moved the clock circuit to a new location away from other components. The opticalRendu is systemOptique certified SELECTABLE OUTPUT MODES Mode #1 - SqueezeLite Output - This output works with any Logitech Media Server and compatible controllers. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #2 - ShairPort Output - This is an AirPlay emulator that utilizes streams sent to it from a compatible source. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM. Mode #3 - MPD/DLNA Output: Mode #3a - DLNA Output - This output utilizes streams from UPnP/DLNA servers and controllers. This output can be configured as an OpenHome renderer. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #3b - MPD Output - This output is intended to work with an SMB mount. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. This option requires an SMB share to mount your content in combination with the built-in Drive Mounter application. Mode #4 - HQ Player NAA Output - This output utilizes streams from Signalyst's HQ Player running on your computer. Digital signal processing is performed by HQ Player and then asynchronously streamed to the Network Audio Adapter (NAA) output. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #5 - RoonReady Output - This output utilizes streams from Roon. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #6 - Spotify Connect Output - This output can be controlled by your computer or tablet running the Spotify (premium) application. This application is based on librespot - an open source client library for Spotify. The application is in Beta form. Link to product page: https://www.sonore.us/ultraRendu.html jhwalker, odelay, miguelito and 7 others 9 1 SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
jtwrace Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Sweet! Look forward to more. W10 NUC i7 (Gen 10) > Roon (Audiolense FIR) > Motu UltraLite mk5 > (4) Hypex NCore NC502MP > JBL M2 Master Reference +4 subs Watch my Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMw_bZWBMtRWNJQfTJ38kA/videos Link to comment
Popular Post Cool3r King Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 How big a jump in sound quality from the microRendu is this? canali, pam1975 and Confused 3 Link to comment
Popular Post austinpop Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 Very nice. What is different? Better clocks? Built-in ISO-Regen? pam1975, canali and Confused 3 My Audio Setup Link to comment
Popular Post paulinus Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 Could you please declare price level that we can gauge interest in it. canali and Confused 2 Link to comment
pl_svn Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 1 hour ago, vortecjr said: The ultraRendu remains as an Ethernet input and USB Audio output, but all the connectors are now located on the rear of the unit for easy cable routing. so... no joy for those who prefer an USB hard apter? Qnap HS-264 NAS (powered by an HD-Plex 100w LPS) > Cirrus7 Nimbini v2.5 Media Edition i7-8559U/32/512 running Roon ROCK (powered by a Keces P8 LPS) > Lumin U2 > Metrum Acoustics Adagio NOS digital preamplifier > Metrum Acoustics Forte power amplifier (or First Watt SIT 3 power amplifier or Don Garber Fi "Y" 6922 tube preamplifier + Don Garber Fi "X" 2A3 SET power amplifier, both powered from an Alpha-Core BP-30 Isolated Symmetrical Power Transformer) > Klipsch Cornwall III headphones system: Cirrus 7 > Lumin U2 > Metrum Acoustics Adagio > Pathos Aurium amplifier (powered by an UpTone Audio JS-2 LPS) > Focal Clear headphones Link to comment
http404 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 1 hour ago, jtwrace said: Sweet! Look forward to more. Have you had a chance to compare the Vinnie Rossi mini and the Uptone Ultracap LPS-1 with either microRendu or sMS-200? Link to comment
mrvco Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 This is very interesting, especially if an existing LPS-1 can be retrofitted with the combo faceplate. It of course comes down to uR price and µR resale prices. -- My Audio System Link to comment
rickca Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 2 hours ago, vortecjr said: Seeing the ultraRendu next to the UltraCAP leaves me wanting to combine them in a nicer way. As such, I have an idea for a custom faceplate that allows you to mount both and have them look as one in your audio rack. Please provide feedback here so I can gauge interest in it. A custom, high quality DC cable (without the insane Cardas premium) would go along great with this idea. jventer 1 Pareto Audio AMD 7700 Server --> Berkeley Alpha USB --> Jeff Rowland Aeris --> Jeff Rowland 625 S2 --> Focal Utopia 3 Diablos with 2 x Focal Electra SW 1000 BE subs i7-6700K/Windows 10 --> EVGA Nu Audio Card --> Focal CMS50's Link to comment
jtwrace Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 45 minutes ago, http404 said: Have you had a chance to compare the Vinnie Rossi mini and the Uptone Ultracap LPS-1 with either microRendu or sMS-200? I haven't. W10 NUC i7 (Gen 10) > Roon (Audiolense FIR) > Motu UltraLite mk5 > (4) Hypex NCore NC502MP > JBL M2 Master Reference +4 subs Watch my Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMw_bZWBMtRWNJQfTJ38kA/videos Link to comment
Popular Post kennyb123 Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 3 hours ago, vortecjr said: Seeing the ultraRendu next to the UltraCAP leaves me wanting to combine them in a nicer way. As such, I have an idea for a custom faceplate that allows you to mount both and have them look as one in your audio rack. Please provide feedback here so I can gauge interest in it. What about going taller instead of wider? This would be easier to place on the same shelf as many DACs. xiddox and tne 2 Digital: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Mutec REF10 SE120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation and Infinity power cords, QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation XLR interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, GIK bass traps, ASC Isothermal tube traps, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 Link to comment
André Gosselin Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 26 minutes ago, rickca said: A custom, high quality DC cable (without the insane Cardas premium) would go along great with this idea. I would be interested in having more contextual info about this "Insane Cardas premium". Are you referring to the Sonore DC-4 ? Regards Link to comment
Popular Post Superdad Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, kennyb123 said: What about going taller instead of wider? This would be easier to place on the same shelf as many DACs. a) The case series is not available taller or with two sets of PCB slide-in grooves; b) Due to both heat (and potential EMI radiation, you would not want the boards to be one above the other. Jesus' concept is that the faceplate would join two separate extruded enclosures (both same as LPS-1's current case); There is no super-wide extruded case that matches the faceplate he pictured (hence the two screw holes in the middle as you see). I have told him I am okay with it if he feels there is demand or an advantage (maybe we can work a deal of some sort), but I do think we would either need to have a similar custom back plate made or that a small brace/bridge piece be made to join the two cases at the back. Otherwise I worry that wagging/bending could occur if joined only at the face. --Alex C. P.S. I am sure glad to see this finally brought in the open. I got tired of nosey e-mails attempting to pry info out of me about Sonore's microRendu follow-on plans. jventer, MikeyFresh and jjraffin 3 UpTone Audio LLC Link to comment
http404 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Superdad said: I do think we would either need to have a similar custom back plate made or that a small brace/bridge piece be made to join the two cases at the back. That thought did occur to me as well - in the end I expect it would come down to the difference between making the front plate strong enough to avoid problems and the cost of making a front plate out of standard material as well as something to support the back. For the rest of us, there's duct tape Link to comment
R1200CL Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 He could even offer a dual LPS-1 version ps: can I have silver/alu.... Link to comment
rickca Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, André Gosselin said: I would be interested in having more contextual info about this "Insane Cardas premium". Are you referring to the Sonore DC-4 ? Regards Yes. canali 1 Pareto Audio AMD 7700 Server --> Berkeley Alpha USB --> Jeff Rowland Aeris --> Jeff Rowland 625 S2 --> Focal Utopia 3 Diablos with 2 x Focal Electra SW 1000 BE subs i7-6700K/Windows 10 --> EVGA Nu Audio Card --> Focal CMS50's Link to comment
R1200CL Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 2 hours ago, austinpop said: Built-in ISO-Regen That is reserved for the triple version front plate ? (Or 4, as you need two LPS-1). Link to comment
pl_svn Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 32 minutes ago, Superdad said: I do think we would either need to have a similar custom back plate made make it so it also carries DC power with no need for a cable Qnap HS-264 NAS (powered by an HD-Plex 100w LPS) > Cirrus7 Nimbini v2.5 Media Edition i7-8559U/32/512 running Roon ROCK (powered by a Keces P8 LPS) > Lumin U2 > Metrum Acoustics Adagio NOS digital preamplifier > Metrum Acoustics Forte power amplifier (or First Watt SIT 3 power amplifier or Don Garber Fi "Y" 6922 tube preamplifier + Don Garber Fi "X" 2A3 SET power amplifier, both powered from an Alpha-Core BP-30 Isolated Symmetrical Power Transformer) > Klipsch Cornwall III headphones system: Cirrus 7 > Lumin U2 > Metrum Acoustics Adagio > Pathos Aurium amplifier (powered by an UpTone Audio JS-2 LPS) > Focal Clear headphones Link to comment
R1200CL Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 1 hour ago, rickca said: A custom, high quality DC cable (without the insane Cardas premium) would go along great with this idea. You probably find that one in this thread: Even with 90 degrees plug.... Link to comment
thyname Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Let me summarize the questions everyone will have: 1 - Price? 2 - Difference with microRendu? thanks! canali 1 Link to comment
jtwrace Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Just now, thyname said: Let me summarize the questions everyone will have: 1 - Price? 2 - Difference with microRendu? thanks! Those aren't my questions. W10 NUC i7 (Gen 10) > Roon (Audiolense FIR) > Motu UltraLite mk5 > (4) Hypex NCore NC502MP > JBL M2 Master Reference +4 subs Watch my Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMw_bZWBMtRWNJQfTJ38kA/videos Link to comment
R1200CL Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 3. Difference with the Korean "version" ? Link to comment
jtwrace Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 1 minute ago, R1200CL said: 3. Difference with the Korean "version" ? Nope. W10 NUC i7 (Gen 10) > Roon (Audiolense FIR) > Motu UltraLite mk5 > (4) Hypex NCore NC502MP > JBL M2 Master Reference +4 subs Watch my Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMw_bZWBMtRWNJQfTJ38kA/videos Link to comment
thyname Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, jtwrace said: Those aren't my questions. Let me guess... your question is: does it cure cancer? Link to comment
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