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I wouldn't say massive but it does improve my system by a factor of ~20-25%.  I have the 12V version and it seems that it takes a lot more power than the standard sMS-200 probably more than the rated 15 watts of the sMS-200.  The case runs a lot hotter.  It killed one of the slot in my LPS.

 

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11 minutes ago, TopQuark said:

I wouldn't say massive but it does improve my system by a factor of ~20-25%.  I have the 12V version and it seems that it takes a lot more power than the standard sMS-200 probably more than the rated 15 watts of the sMS-200.  The case runs a lot hotter.  It killed one of the slot in my LPS.

 

It's the opposite.  The higher the voltage the less amperage any component draws.  

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Just now, Superdad said:

 

That's only when DC-DC switching regulators are used.  (As with the Aries you owned for a while.)

Huh?  Higher AC voltage has the same response.  Less current draw.  

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So far it sound impressive than the regular SMS-200. However, it is more than double the cost. And i say about 30% improvement over all. 

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Analog: SME 20/2, SME V, Skala, Esoteric C03 Phono

 
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Maybe the Ultra is a one box solution where they put the sMS 200 and the tx-USBultra in one case? The price is not too far off.

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On 11/07/2017 at 5:46 AM, ismewor said:

So far it sound impressive than the regular SMS-200. However, it is more than double the cost. And i say about 30% improvement over all. 

 

I think I agree with your assessment.  The Ultra is a step up from the base model however because the standard SMS-200 is so good it was going to be a hard act to follow.  Not that I would go back now as the Ultra has got a little more to offer in terms of detail and naturalness so you could say it's a bit more terrific than the SMS-200.

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3 hours ago, ClothEars said:

so you could say it's a bit more terrific than the SMS-200.

Yes, that is absolutely correct. and we audiophile never stop to improve. 

in addition, the Ultra need burn-in time for sure. Say about 200-300hrs. i'm 100hrs on that.

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Analog: SME 20/2, SME V, Skala, Esoteric C03 Phono

 
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Excuse a newbie...I don't now so much of these things. I am running Roon (core, remote, output) on a mac mini and to my DAC (as endpint, Bryston) via USB.

I don't use ipad or likewise remote, I use my monitor and mouse connected to the mac mini and still want to do that.
 

I am interesting of a SMS-200 Ultra to improve SQ. I know that the SMS-200 Ultra is Roon ready but will I still control Roon via my mac mini or via the enhasu in the SMS-200 Ultra?
Must I have Roon server installed instead of complete Roon?

Thanks!

Analog: Michell Enginering Orbe/SME309/Micro Benz Wood->Trigon Advanced riaa

Digital: mac mini/Roon/NUC ROCK->sMS-200 Ultra/sPS-500->Bryston BDA-3

Amps: Mark Levinson No 326S & Classé CA-2300

Speaker: B&W802D2 & Velodyne SPL1200 Ultra
Cables: VdH, Supra, Ghent Audio, AQ
Other: SMT Wings and Golden Horn, Sound of Science panels.

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44 minutes ago, Lassej said:

Excuse a newbie...I don't now so much of these things. I am running Roon (core, remote, output) on a mac mini and to my DAC (as endpint, Bryston) via USB.

I don't use ipad or likewise remote, I use my monitor and mouse connected to the mac mini and still want to do that.
 

I am interesting of a SMS-200 Ultra to improve SQ. I know that the SMS-200 Ultra is Roon ready but will I still control Roon via my mac mini or via the enhasu in the SMS-200 Ultra?
Must I have Roon server installed instead of complete Roon?

Thanks!

 

You use your mac mini to control Roon, but ZONE OUTPUT you just select the SMS-200 as an output.

"Its the REF clock that makes it all so good..."

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26 minutes ago, Kritpoon said:

 

You use your mac mini to control Roon, but ZONE OUTPUT you just select the SMS-200 as an output.

Ok, just that easy! Thanks!

Analog: Michell Enginering Orbe/SME309/Micro Benz Wood->Trigon Advanced riaa

Digital: mac mini/Roon/NUC ROCK->sMS-200 Ultra/sPS-500->Bryston BDA-3

Amps: Mark Levinson No 326S & Classé CA-2300

Speaker: B&W802D2 & Velodyne SPL1200 Ultra
Cables: VdH, Supra, Ghent Audio, AQ
Other: SMT Wings and Golden Horn, Sound of Science panels.

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1 hour ago, Lassej said:

I don't use ipad or likewise remote, I use my monitor and mouse connected to the mac mini and still want to do that.

You are using Mac mini as control with keyboard and monitor. is there a reason you don't want to use ipad? since you are a mac guy. 

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Analog: SME 20/2, SME V, Skala, Esoteric C03 Phono

 
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14 minutes ago, ismewor said:

You are using Mac mini as control with keyboard and monitor. is there a reason you don't want to use ipad? since you are a mac guy. 

Just have some "old eyes". Don't see so good any longer so I have a 60" TV/monitor on the wall. I have an ipad also but prefer the big screen. Not using the keyboard so often, mostly an apple track pad.

Analog: Michell Enginering Orbe/SME309/Micro Benz Wood->Trigon Advanced riaa

Digital: mac mini/Roon/NUC ROCK->sMS-200 Ultra/sPS-500->Bryston BDA-3

Amps: Mark Levinson No 326S & Classé CA-2300

Speaker: B&W802D2 & Velodyne SPL1200 Ultra
Cables: VdH, Supra, Ghent Audio, AQ
Other: SMT Wings and Golden Horn, Sound of Science panels.

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Good to know, and i bet with 60" the visual effect control must be awesome. cheer.

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CASSOtM Trifecta Mod 75ohm MCI, TheLinearSolution TCXO Router

Analog: SME 20/2, SME V, Skala, Esoteric C03 Phono

 
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9 minutes ago, ismewor said:

Good to know, and i bet with 60" the visual effect control must be awesome. cheer.

Yes, it's nice??.

 

cheers!

 

Analog: Michell Enginering Orbe/SME309/Micro Benz Wood->Trigon Advanced riaa

Digital: mac mini/Roon/NUC ROCK->sMS-200 Ultra/sPS-500->Bryston BDA-3

Amps: Mark Levinson No 326S & Classé CA-2300

Speaker: B&W802D2 & Velodyne SPL1200 Ultra
Cables: VdH, Supra, Ghent Audio, AQ
Other: SMT Wings and Golden Horn, Sound of Science panels.

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Anyone here runs your sMS-200ultra 24/7?  Mine runs hot as in painful to hold the top of the chassis for over 5 seconds.  I already burned the original power regulator.  It must be the sCLK-EX because I also have the standard sMS-200 version and it doesn't run that hot.  Thanks to SOtM for their speedy replacement.

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1 hour ago, TopQuark said:

Anyone here runs your sMS-200ultra 24/7?  Mine runs hot as in painful to hold the top of the chassis for over 5 seconds.  I already burned the original power regulator.  It must be the sCLK-EX because I also have the standard sMS-200 version and it doesn't run that hot.  Thanks to SOtM for their speedy replacement.

I have been running mine 24hrs/7 and it is just warm; not hot.

Steve Plaskin

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I forgot to mention. Mine is also the 12V version. Just got a word from SOtM that the 12V unit will have some heat because of the sCLK-EX will be running 12V.  I guess it means it will run hotter than the 6-9V versions.

 

This is accelerated burn-in.  Burn-in time will take only 5 hrs instead of the usual 300 hrs. :D.

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5 minutes ago, TopQuark said:

I forgot to mention. Mine is also the 12V version. Just got a word from SOtM that the 12V unit will have some heat because of the sCLK-EX will be running 12V.  I guess it means it will run hotter than the 6-9V versions.

 

This is accelerated burn-in.  Burn-in time will take only 5 hrs instead of the usual 300 hrs. :D.

Mine is the 6.5-9v version. I guess that explains some of this heat.

Steve Plaskin

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