Signal path using Quad Vena II

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I’m currently testing a Quad Vena II amp alongside a Rega Brio. With the analogue-only Brio I’m forced to use my Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital DAC but the Quad has an in-built DAC. Both sound great but I’m leaning slightly towards the Quad because of its extra functionality.

However, when I plug my iMac directly into the Quad via USB, the final stage of the Roon signal path light is green (high quality) rather than purple (lossless). Although I can’t really discern a difference in quality, I presume it would be preferable to have that purple light. Not sure if this is relevant but the Quad doesn’t show up as an option in Roon so I chose ‘iMac system’.

Might this be related to the fact that the Pro-Ject is Roon Tested and as far as I can tell the Quad isn’t? Or am I just doing something wrong? (this is a distinct possibility!) Thanks.

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It’s more likely to be how you have set up the USB connection between the iMac and the Quad, rather than the Quad itself.

What settings are you using?

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Thanks Geoff. To figure out my settings I just disconnected the Pro-Ject and reconnected the Quad and now the light’s purple! I really don’t think I did anything different last time… Technology baffles me sometimes. Sorry for the false alarm :slight_smile: