USB Reclocker Mutec 3+ USB

[Rugby (aka Daniel or Big Dan)]

@Roon_Superuser

Is it a replacement for Roon

Not at all, imho. It is an upsampler with a tremendous amount of filter options. Potentially requires a rather capable PC to run.

@Roon_Superuser

SOTM SMS200 Ultra Neo

That means it can be an HQplayer endpoint, HQP uses it’s own protocol called NAA.

You should give this other thread a read if you are interested:

HQPlayer -vs- Chord WTA1

Ive been doing a lot of nightly listening sessions comparing the sound of Chord Electronics Hugo MScaler with HQPlayer filters - both setup as PCM. I have a well tuned DAC-direct loudspeaker setup in a mid-field listening room. I run Audiowise, so I used all my RF isolation kit to maximize transparency. There is sentiment that the extreme length of the sinc filter used by MScaler is extreme overkill and introduces some false euphonics. Not everyone agrees what sounds best. Still, there is good …