I’ve recently twice had a glitch with my OpticalRendu streamer. It may be a network issue upstream (unconfirmed), but in the meantime, I’m a bit nervous that it may be heading south. So, I’m looking to possibly upgrade to something new and better. Reading through threads, it seems that different st…

[image] RobH: I’m wondering what might be at a better level, and whether it would be better to find a streamer that has I2S output. Does that even exist? Off the top of my head: PSA AirLens Holo Red Rockna Wavedream NET Mano ULTRA mkIIA There are several more that I am aware of but can’t…

[image] scotte1: PSA AirLens Holo Red Rockna Wavedream NET Mano ULTRA mkIIA (Maybe I misunderstood your plight?) Thanks, @scotte1 I don’t think you misunderstood. I’m just looking/wondering what might be better sounding – and more solid – than my current setup. Of the above, Holo Red se…

[image] dawkinsj: Price range? Don’t care much. (Channeling my inner Al.)

[image] RobH: Another question: AirLens claims galvanic isolation and reclocking. Is it enough to make optical input superfluous? Would optical be unnecessary or redundant? I’m no expert but I think a system with optical upstream of the AirLens Ethernet input would be a very quiet and efficie…

You might find this thread informative: [image] DSD Mk II - What Streamer? DACs I would miss the Bridge II convenient streamer card, which sounds grand to me with an AQ Vodka ethernet cable to my router. What are people using as a streamer with the DSD MkII? Is there some…

[image] scotte1: I’m no expert but I think a system with optical upstream of the AirLens Ethernet input would be a very quiet and efficient combination. Okay, so maybe we’re on to something. Question stands: Has anyone attempted optical-in on the AirLens? Anybody? :person_raising_hand:

Well in that case the new Aries G2.2. I’m going to pick one up after the first of the year. Mature app and plenty of output choices. If not wanting to go that high the G1.1 which is on sale.

If you want to use fiber optic link, the converter quality is crucial to achieve the best SQ. In fact, I use an LHY SW-10 switch that offers two F.O. connectors. My streamer, Lumin U2, has a F.O. input so I can connect both with F.O. directly. This has improved the SQ greatly over other type of conn…

Make the effort to try to solve the issue you are having with the OpticalRendu. As far as Streamers go it is a nice piece of gear. The Signature Rendu is really easy to enjoy. It is obviously better for the price, but perhaps not the jump you are looking for. The Grimm MU1 is your proper endgame. I …

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You might find this thread informative:

Good luck.

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