Sonore opticalRendu

Spence_Marquart · June 2, 2020, 3:12am

Hi guys. Recently got the optical Rendu and it sounds amazing. I have a custom built power supply (built by Kenneth Lau) to power it. It’s a 7.5 v supply. I’ve heard it’s normal for the Rendu to run warm. Not too hot to touch but warm. I’m assuming this is normal. Just want reassurance as it really sounds wonderful.

Thanks!

ogs · June 2, 2020, 7:18am

Is this the RAAT only version? In the microRendu I had I only used RAAT so the Roon OR is very interesting if I choose that route again.

Jesus_Rodriguez · June 2, 2020, 11:02am

It’s normal.

Spence_Marquart · June 2, 2020, 11:24am

Thanks. I should’ve mentioned I’m I’m using it with a sonic transporter.

Glad to know that it’s normal to run warm.

Jesus_Rodriguez · June 2, 2020, 11:41am

11 linear regulators powering the most important circuits, USB circuits, and the optical network isolation circuits:) The USB 5 VDC output has two linear regulators in parallel.

aKnyght · June 2, 2020, 12:56pm

is the opticalRendu for roon isolation combo shipping at this time?

thx

Jesus_Rodriguez · June 2, 2020, 9:44pm

Yes they are.

aKnyght · June 3, 2020, 3:50pm

thanks – any possibility the OR is available in the black finish?

anon72719171 · June 3, 2020, 4:37pm

These were previously on back order/pre-order, the website still has that?

Jesus_Rodriguez · June 3, 2020, 10:36pm

Not the Roon only unit which is silver only.

Jesus_Rodriguez · June 3, 2020, 10:38pm

It’s fixed now.

Peter_Galvin1 · February 20, 2021, 6:16pm

Thinking about upgrading from my SoTM sm-200 neo to the opticalrendu with optical ether conversion kit. Anyone think that’s a bad idea?

anon72719171 · February 25, 2021, 1:15pm

Really excellent endpoint, especially with a weaker dollar…You can use other converters, SFPs should match. EtherREGEN works. Sonore converter is also excellent. Ideally try before you buy?

Peter_Galvin1 · February 25, 2021, 2:30pm

Thanks. Unfortunately didn’t see an option to try before I buy. So i went ahead and ordered.
So far, great sound and great feature set. Very fast to switch between roon and shairpoint (so I can play say youtube from my mac as well as roon). Seems to sound better than the SMS but can’t pinpoint it. Somehow more crystal clear.

Gustav · February 25, 2021, 4:58pm

I am trying to understand the product Sonore opticalRendu.
I am interested in buying a renderer. I would need some advice deciding between a Sonore product and an Auralic Aries G2.1.
From what I understand both products fullfill the same purpose.
Would love to hear from users. Thanks!

R1200CL · February 25, 2021, 8:31pm

If you don’t need anything else than USB, go opticalRendu.
What’s your DAC ?

davidh · February 25, 2021, 8:44pm

Sonore’s are great products with excellent support. I have an ultrarendu.

Gustav · February 25, 2021, 9:32pm

I have a Teac UD 505 DAC.

Swisstrips · February 25, 2021, 10:19pm

The two items you are comparing are vastly different in several areas and not really apples to apples. Do you have specific goals / requirements?

R1200CL · February 26, 2021, 12:40am

If you’re only interested in USB input, the Sonore is OK.