What DAC do you use with Roon? Please list make and model (and price if you feel like adding it) [2016 - 2021-03]

I recently got a iFi Zen Signature, which is fed files via a USB 3.0 cable from a laptop, retrieving files directly off a SSD. The DAC then plugs directly into a Parasound amplifier, and I use Roon to control the volume, bypassing the need for a preamp. Best sound I’ve ever had out of my system.

QNAP NAS → Schiit Gungnir → Schiit Lyr 2

Roon on Linux-> Rupieee on RPi4->Gustard X16
Plays all formats listed for this model.

Innuos Zen mini mk3 as Roon core into RME adi2 dac into Rega ElexR into KEF Metas.

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I have a NAD M10 too, it has replaced some great gear. Unfortunately it and my tannoys are in storage till I move into my new house. Been 4 months so far…

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I spy Gumby

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Sroll. Sroll - Discover music

I enjoy listening to music mostly playing records, so

When I am serious:

Mostly listen through my Michell Gyro SE >
Lyric Ti140 Mk II or Pioneer Elite SC-09 TX or Pioneer Elite SC LX901
Pioneer Elite Speakers SP-EFS73, SP-EC73 and SW-E10 OR Sennheiser HD 820

When I am not serious and want to play casual:

Maxed out 2020 Mac mini > Roon Core > USB
RME ADI-2 Pro FS R or Sennheiser HDV 820 > XLR
Sennheiser HD 820 / Sennheiser IE 800 S

PC → Pi2AES → Schiit Yggdrasil

No HQPlayer, but planning to check it out if it’s worth soundqualitywise even without using upsampling.

And Pokey!

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Audionote 1.1

Sabaj D5. Magic with Sennheiser HD650.

RME Babyface Pro

Oh no, tell me the door stop is not there for sonic qualities!!!

I confess-yes. John Darko suggestion for dampening.

I agree, have the same DAC and find it incredible.
Causing me a problem, because my analog playback can’t compare. So now upgrading analog to see if I can match it… :slight_smile:

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  • Main DAC/amp: Technics SU-G30;

  • Headphone DAC/amp (for my Aeon 2 Closed cans): iFi Nano iDSD Black Label;

  • Late 2012 Mac mini (running Catalina) as Roon core.

That’s a very positive and telling sign! Very good. I stopped using HQplayer, I just run Roon direct NOS. Sounds unbelievable. Guitars are incredible. Vocals are so natural. It’s a slam dunk DAC. I’ve got a Serene KTE Preamp on its way too.

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