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Post Subject: MicroRendu is good, but not as good as my dedicated audio PCPosted by manisandher on: 2/10/2017
 Amir wrote: |
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Hi Amir, yes I use a microRendu in my office system - it replaced the NAA I spoke about in the old post that you quoted. I think I'm one of the very few owners who hasn't been drawn in by the hyperbole surrounding the microRendu. It's a nice device for sure, but doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the dedicated audio PC that I use in my main system... and I think I know why this is the case.
In the microRendu, the network input is always active. Unlike a USB connection, I don't think enough work has been done on how a network connection affects the sound. My audio PC runs totally from RAM - once the Windows 10 OS and the software player are loaded into RAM, the hard disc can be removed, eliminating a source of noise in the PC. The software player is a true memory player. The player loads the audio files from the network into RAM first and then kills the network itself. It then closes down virtually all remaining processing in the PC before starting music playback.
My audio PC is by far the best digital source I have come across, and certainly better than the microRendu. But the audio PC costs about 3500 USD.
HTH.
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