[MikeyFresh]

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[bmoregnr]

Thanks very much @MikeyFresh

 

[Topspin70]

Just saw that Audirvana+ 3.1 supports network playback now. Any idea it can stream to mR?

 

[sahmen]

Just saw that Audirvana+ 3.1 supports network playback now. Any idea it can stream to mR?

As far as I know, Sonore has announced that this type of integration (-rendu/Audirvana streaming) is approved by both parties, and is currently in the testing phase. It will be available to the public shortly.

 

[Topspin70]

As far as I know, Sonore has announced that this type of integration (-rendu/Audirvana streaming) is approved by both parties, and is currently in the testing phase. It will be available to the public shortly.

That's great. Anyway the A+ 3.1 is still beta. It'll be some time before we get to hear feedback on how the pairing work out.

 

[Charente]

That's great. Anyway the A+ 3.1 is still beta. It'll be some time before we get to hear feedback on how the pairing work out.

Yes, I should know how well it works later today ... waiting for v2.5 of the Sonore software, which is needed for Audirvana to stream.

 

[Topspin70]

Yes, I should know how well it works later today ... waiting for v2.5 of the Sonore software, which is needed for Audirvana to stream.

The software is coming out later today? That's quick. Look forward to your impressions.

Update: I'm mistook u meant a newer software. The v2.5 has been out for a while and I already have it. That works with the new network A+ I presume. Via DLNA?

 

[joseph69]

I'm currently using Roon (trial) with the mR. I also intend to try Audirvana +3.1 as well before choosing which I prefer.
I've purchased the latest v2.5 micro SD card from Sonore back in mid May. Also, can't you just choose the MPD/DLNA Renderer (like I do with JRiver) until the mR and Audirvana are paired? Thanks.

 

[nordkapp]

Hey guys. Please excuse my dumb question but looking for some help. My MR is on the way. Can I just hook this thing up to the Ethernet jack on my laptop or do I need to go straight to my router. My laptop is connected wirelessly to my network and music files are on its internal HD. Jriver 21 is my software. Thanks

 

[Charente]

I updated my mR to 2.5, switched to MPD/DLNA mode and then fired up Audivana 3.1 beta and selected the mR as the 'Preferred Audio Device' in Preferences. Couldn't be simpler. No problems at all. I understand that some people are reporting DSD issues but I don't and can't do DSD and it may not be an issue in the end ... not sure.

Having been using Squeezelite since I first got the mR, the Audirvana streaming to the mR is really very good (to my ears) in my setup (see sig) ... certainly better SQ and Library management than SqueezeLite/Logitech Media Server ... YMMV. I'm personally not sure I 'need' Roon ... apart from all the setup ... and HQA didn't do it for me when I tried it.

So, personally, very happy with this release of Audirvana with microRendu.

 

[Charente]

Hey guys. Please excuse my dumb question but looking for some help. My MR is on the way. Can I just hook this thing up to the Ethernet jack on my laptop or do I need to go straight to my router. My laptop is connected wirelessly to my network and music files are on its internal HD. Jriver 21 is my software. Thanks

I believe there is a 'direct connection' method ... but the recommended way is through a router IIRC.

 

[nordkapp]

Is this thing similar to Bel Canto's Ref Stream? Their Ref Stream connects directly to the computers Ethernet out jack. I bought it assuming that was the case here. Either way it's ok-if I have to go to the router it just means I'm running a 35 foot run of cat6 cable.

 

[joseph69]

I updated my mR to 2.5, switched to MPD/DLNA mode and then fired up Audivana 3.1 beta and selected the mR as the 'Preferred Audio Device' in Preferences. Couldn't be simpler. No problems at all. I understand that some people are reporting DSD issues but I don't and can't do DSD and it may not be an issue in the end ... not sure.

Having been using Squeezelite since I first got the mR, the Audirvana streaming to the mR is really very good (to my ears) in my setup (see sig) ... certainly better SQ and Library management than SqueezeLite/Logitech Media Server ... YMMV. I'm personally not sure I 'need' Roon ... apart from all the setup ... and HQA didn't do it for me when I tried it.

So, personally, very happy with this release of Audirvana with microRendu.

Thank you for your response. I was under the impression MPD/DLNA couldn't be used with Audirvana from reading some previous posts.

 

[Charente]

Thank you for your response. I was under the impression MPD/DLNA couldn't be used with Audirvana from reading some previous posts.

I'm not sure where you read that ... maybe that was an earlier advice, before 3.1 came out. On another forum, Sonore posted a brief instruction on how to get Audirvana 3.1 'talking' to the mR and that was the way to go. Works fine for me.

 

[Charente]

Is this thing similar to Bel Canto's Ref Stream? Their Ref Stream connects directly to the computers Ethernet out jack. I bought it assuming that was the case here. Either way it's ok-if I have to go to the router it just means I'm running a 35 foot run of cat6 cable.

I think it is but considerably less expensive. I believe the Bel Canto unit has more output possibilities, whereas the mR is only USB out. Check out Sonore's threads on the 'other forum' ... there is more info about Direct Connection, if that's what you need. it's not something I've tried ... I route mine.