Setting sun outside. Artwork on the TV changes up every so often. Ludovico Einaudi plays through the stereo. A relaxing scene.
Power / Signal Path:
APC H15 → Mistral Audio W-3900 → Custom Roon Rock Server → Silent Angel Bonn N8 → Silent Angel Forester F1→ miniDSP SHD Studio → Mutec MC-3+ USB → Stereo Devialet Phantom I Classic
Thanks for the complements. There are many amazing setups on this thread. As for the network switches, when one’s discretionary income is not unlimited, gotta prioritize.
How much of an improvement did the Lumin U1 taking over streaming function from the Nucleus make?
The U1 made a wonderful upgrade. The case seems impervious (to my ears) to any interference from other digital equipment. It upsamples to 384, and it’s hardwired on the LAN. Comes with a linear power supply so there are no warranty upgrade issues. The LUMIN community on this site is the best. Lastly I’ve never had another recognition re-boot problem (not Roon’s fault) since I put the Nucleus on the LAN. Oh, yeah, sound quality is great!
In short: Your technician’s advice is correct. I tested audiophile switches for myself. If you want, you can read about my experiences here: Link
Can we stick to the subject here please?
Roon Core - Intel NUC11PAHi5
Media - Synology DS918+
Transporter - Allo DigiOne
Amp - Rotel 1572
Speakers - B&W 706 S2
Sub - B&W ASW608
Remote - Linx 10 & Harmony Elite
Thanks for the link to your writeup. One of the reasons for posting is feedback re Nucleus as a streamer, Ethernet cords and network switches- all pretty relevant for Roon users.
Add; Enjoyed your Simon Winchester post- precision vs accuracy is a great subject; Leicas M photography and Wabi-Sabi are core interests of mine; BTW, don’t consider them at all antithetical, especially M cameras and lenses of a certain age.
DIRAC or not?
I’m not sure the question is for me, but if yes, yes Dirac using the NAD curve which I prefer over the Dirac curve. It makes a huge difference.
Yes it was. I have an M10 and C658, I find the room correction an excellent addition.
Agreed. I will never by non-Dirac gear for my main system again.
Hi Dean, I bought the tt2 recently. Loving it so far! Did the ferrum hypsos provide a noticeable audio upgrade? If it did, what direction did the sound go? Warmer, detailed, etc.
All the posts I found advise against changing out the power supply but very few have tried (sigh) and couldn’t find anyone else besides you with the ferrum.
Any feedback greatly appreciated!
I have an M10. what is the NAD curve?
your house is gorgeous, particularly the first room/library with the arch. just lovely.
JUST came back from an hacienda around Pereira where you get to collect your grains, process, have lunch there and get away with coffee that you yourself have manufactured. Nice way to get in too -in 2 jeeps, a la Narcos.
You can download a target curve for Dirac from the NAD website here: https://nadelectronics.com/dirac-live/
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Roon Nucleus Rev B upgraded (located inside the cabinet)
Tellurium Q Silver II Speaker Cables
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