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Streaming via Ethernet to QX-5 or USB to DX-5
I've concluded that the sound quality from streaming via Ethernet to my QX-5 Twenty is essential equivalent to USB to my DX-5 DSD, both superb.
In my case, the iMac that runs Roon bridge is within 16' of the DX-5 DSD, so I plan to use USB to the DX-5 DSD and move the QX-5 to another setup where it will replace a microRendu and Ayre Codex. Setup 1 will be DX-5 DSD, KX-5 Twenty preamp, KV-5 Twenty amp, and KEF Reference 1s supplemented by Velodyne HGS-15s; setup 2 will be QX-5 Twenty digital hub, C-5xeMP disc player, A7e integrated amp, and KEF LS50s. db |
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You're planning to run a 16' long USB cable directly from your iMac to your DX-5 DSD?
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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Less than 16' given that 16' is the recommended maximum. Why, do you think 16' is too long for a USB cable?
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Actually, my question was more around whether you plan to connect the USB cable directly to your iMac.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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I was thinking of connecting the USB cable directly from the iMac to the DX-5 DSD, as I had previously. Now I'm wondering if it might be preferable to connect USB from a microRendu or ultraRendu that's on the Ethernet. If I replace the microRendu/Codex with the QX-5 in the living room, I can try that microRendu with the DX-5. Some argue that a microRendu is a better source for audio USB than a Mac, that an ultraRendu is even better, and that an ultraRendu with UpTone LS-1 is best. As I recall, I was impressed with the sound of the direct iMac to DX-5 connection.
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I think I'm buying a Senore ultraRendu from a seller in Canada that will deliver USB to my Ayre DX-5 DSD. I'll be using a Channel Island Audio power supply. Would it be worth adding an UpTone LPS-1.2? db |
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Sounds like a good idea. As for the Uptone LPS-1.2, yes absolutely. Its GREAT.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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Thanks, Puma Cat. I bought the ultraRendu. Next I'll check out the LPS 1.2.
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The key thing about the LPS-1.2 is that it will not transfer high-impedance leakage currents to your streamer and on to the DAC that result in increased clock phase noise. The impact of removing this is clearly audible.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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Thanks, Puma Cat. Is an LPS-1.2 the only power supply I'd need for the ultraRendu? That is, would it replace the CIA power supply I now use?
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