woodford Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I've been a Qobuz subscriber for a few years, and generally prefer it to Tidal on both selection and SQ grounds. I've been listening to it via LMS, but have recently moved to Roon. I still use my transporter as a roon end point, but would like to move to another solution that would allow me to switch to qobuz when necessary. Bluesound devices will allow this, but i want higher SQ than provided by the Node on its own. i could add a dac, but i'd prefer a single box solution. i could also keep the transporter as is, and just use the Node for Qobuz, but that feels less elegant. is there another option? Link to comment
Charente Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Is there anything suggested on the QOBUZ site ? They usually have recommendations or equipment tests. Main System: NAS or QOBUZ > BlueSound Node 2i > Schiit Gungnir MultiBit > PYST XLR > Schiit Mjolnir 2 or Gilmore Lite MK2 Office System: iMac > Audirvana > Schiit EITR + Audiophonics LPS25 > Metrum FLINT NOS DAC (DAC TWO chips) > Schiit Magni 3+ > Aeon Flow Open Loudspeaker System: NAIM Muso Gen 2 Link to comment
woodford Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 yes, most of what's there are just USB dacs. Link to comment
wklie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 http://blogsv2.qobuz.com/qobuz-blog-en/2017/03/07/to-summarize-with-which-products-is-qobuz-compatible-2/ Peter Lie LUMIN Firmware Lead Link to comment
Charente Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 That's quite a list ! For my money, and if one has a Mac or MacMini, Audirvana is hard to beat for QOBUZ. Simple GUI and excellent sound. It comes with a remote for IOS/Android as well. Main System: NAS or QOBUZ > BlueSound Node 2i > Schiit Gungnir MultiBit > PYST XLR > Schiit Mjolnir 2 or Gilmore Lite MK2 Office System: iMac > Audirvana > Schiit EITR + Audiophonics LPS25 > Metrum FLINT NOS DAC (DAC TWO chips) > Schiit Magni 3+ > Aeon Flow Open Loudspeaker System: NAIM Muso Gen 2 Link to comment
woodford Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 thanks- was really hoping to ditch the computer and not have two boxes (streamer & dac.) from that list looks like Bluesound is the best choice. Link to comment
Cebolla Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 In what way are Bluesound streamers with built-in DAC the "best choice" for streaming from Qobuz compared to similar (ie, also with built-in DAC) on the list from the likes of Arcam, Auralic, Linn, Lumin, Teac, etc? We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. -- Jo Cox Link to comment
Charente Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I wonder when the Bluesound DAC was last updated ? It's one reason why I prefer separates ... especially in view of how DAC technology is moving. Main System: NAS or QOBUZ > BlueSound Node 2i > Schiit Gungnir MultiBit > PYST XLR > Schiit Mjolnir 2 or Gilmore Lite MK2 Office System: iMac > Audirvana > Schiit EITR + Audiophonics LPS25 > Metrum FLINT NOS DAC (DAC TWO chips) > Schiit Magni 3+ > Aeon Flow Open Loudspeaker System: NAIM Muso Gen 2 Link to comment
woodford Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Cebolla said: In what way are Bluesound streamers with built-in DAC the "best choice" for streaming from Qobuz compared to similar (ie, also with built-in DAC) on the list from the likes of Arcam, Auralic, Linn, Lumin, Teac, etc? in that they also support roon. Link to comment
JMD54 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 As do at least Auralic and Lumin. wklie 1 Link to comment
Charente Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I spotted this Network Player with Qobuz & Roon support, on audiophonics.fr ... https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/our-choice/nativ-vita-hifi-streamer-with-touchscreen-dsd256-32bit-384khz-maple-stand-p-12263.html A neat looking unit IMO. Main System: NAS or QOBUZ > BlueSound Node 2i > Schiit Gungnir MultiBit > PYST XLR > Schiit Mjolnir 2 or Gilmore Lite MK2 Office System: iMac > Audirvana > Schiit EITR + Audiophonics LPS25 > Metrum FLINT NOS DAC (DAC TWO chips) > Schiit Magni 3+ > Aeon Flow Open Loudspeaker System: NAIM Muso Gen 2 Link to comment
jaaptina Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I'm using microRendu and Bubbleupnp app with qobuz sublime. Works great! Link to comment
woodford Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 10/19/2017 at 12:18 PM, jaaptina said: I'm using microRendu and Bubbleupnp app with qobuz sublime. Works great! you need to run a UPnP server, correct? trying to get away from two servers. Link to comment
jaaptina Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 10 hours ago, woodford said: you need to run a UPnP server, correct? trying to get away from two servers. I'm running Minimstreamer on a NAS. You could use microRendu with a hard drive that's connected to the network. Link to comment
Cebolla Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 14 hours ago, woodford said: On 10/19/2017 at 5:18 PM, jaaptina said: I'm using microRendu and Bubbleupnp app with qobuz sublime. Works great! you need to run a UPnP server, correct? trying to get away from two servers. No, using the standard UPnP/DLNA supporting microRendu to stream from Qobuz with the BubbleUPnP Android controller app or the BubbleUPnP Server helper application (it wasn't clear which - either or both could be used with the microRendu), does not require a UPnP/DLNA (media) server. The BubbleUPnP Android controller app provides access to Qobuz (as well as some other online streaming music services) for standard UPnP/DLNA, OpenHome & Google Cast (eg Chromecast Audio) supporting streamers. It does not require the BubbleUPnP Server to provide this access. The BubbleUPnP Server helper software (installable on Windows, Mac & Linux computers, as well as some NASs & interestingly can even be installed on the microRendu itself) provides access to Qobuz & TIDAL for standard UPnP/DLNA and Google Cast supporting streamers, using OpenHome Streaming Services via its Create an (emulated) OpenHome Renderer function. Requires you to also use an OpenHome controller with OpenHome Streaming Services support, eg, Linn Kazoo app, Lumin app, BubbleUPnP Android app, Bubble DS Next app, etc. Incidentally, just in case you're wondering, the BubbleUPnP Server is not a UPnP/DLNA media server. We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. -- Jo Cox Link to comment
Charente Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Yes, @Cebolla makes a good point ... when I first got the microRendu, I used the 'on-board' BubbleUPnP Server with Linn Kazoo as the control point on IOS (and there is a desktop version if you need it) . I was using Tidal at the time and it worked very well ... and should work equally well with Qobuz in the way he suggests. It's a small, neat one-box solution. Main System: NAS or QOBUZ > BlueSound Node 2i > Schiit Gungnir MultiBit > PYST XLR > Schiit Mjolnir 2 or Gilmore Lite MK2 Office System: iMac > Audirvana > Schiit EITR + Audiophonics LPS25 > Metrum FLINT NOS DAC (DAC TWO chips) > Schiit Magni 3+ > Aeon Flow Open Loudspeaker System: NAIM Muso Gen 2 Link to comment
davidovada Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'm currently using a Logitech Transporter. It's time for something new. I've been anxiously awaiting the Electrocompaniet Rena S-1 to be reviewed. It looks very interesting and Electrocompaniet is a well respected producer. https://shop.ecliving.eu/products/rena-sa-1-tekniske-spesifikasjoner-1 iMac - iTunes(AIFF) - Squeeze 7.9- QOBUZ flac streamer - Vodafone Revolution Router - Transporter - Pathos Classic One MkIII - JM/Focal Daline 3 - dhLabs & Xindak xlr cables - Mapleshade header and footers - AppleTV3 Link to comment
kopelli Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 LMS with the SoTM 200 Ultra also works well with Qobuz, you just have to add the Qobuz plugin Link to comment
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