[jcn3]

you connect the microrendu to your network and the usb out on the microrendu to the ls50.  the microrendu is a renderer and depending on what server software you're using on your pc or nas (roon, jriver, hqplayer, etc.) you'll set the mode for the microrendu.  the server will then serve music to the microrendu.
 
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  anyone on here using the sonore micro rendu?
 
darko, in his review of the new kef ls50 wls powered speakers
mentioned it as a good component in one's chain.
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/12/kef-ls50-wireless-review-dars-product-of-the-year-2016/
 
wondering how it would work from my setup:
laptop to DAC to focal alpha speakers.
 
interesting review on the micro rendu here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XRi9utNBl4&ab_channel=TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
 
talks about using it with his hugo...8 min mark
 
 

 

[canali]

 

thanks...will it work with apple airplay as well? my friend uses that alot

 

[jcn3]

  thanks...will it work with apple airplay as well? my friend uses that alot

 
mode 2 (via shairport): http://www.sonore.us/microRendu.html.  have not idea how well it works.

 

[canali]

My focal alpha 50s on the way.
US$500

Also today Darko did a review of the microrendu:
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2017/01/classy-sonores-microrendu-takes-digital-audio-higher/

 

[theveterans]

My focal alpha 50s on the way.
US$500

Also today Darko did a review of the microrendu:
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2017/01/classy-sonores-microrendu-takes-digital-audio-higher/

 
They might sound "off" at first listen so burn them in nicely when they arrive.
 
For the microrendu, you should get the iFi low noise plug as well and a good Audioquest Ethernet cable between the router and your microrendu.

 

[canali]

They might sound "off" at first listen so burn them in nicely when they arrive.

For the microrendu, you should get the iFi low noise plug as well and a good Audioquest Ethernet cable between the router and your microrendu.

Yes I have read that they require about 20 hours of burn in: nice low Bassy music.

Also a bud feels the Auralic Aries might be a better deal, esp when you
Should buy some $$ linear power supply with the rendu.

 

[theveterans]

Yes I have read that they require about 20 hours of burn in: nice low Bassy music.

Also a bud feels the Auralic Aries might be a better deal, esp when you
Should buy some $$ linear power supply with the rendu.

 
Well, the iFi iPower is $49 compared to expensive ones like from Teddy Pardo, Wyred 4 Sound or S-booster. With Aries, you get a much nicer looking piece of hardware than the rendu of course. Plus you still need that expensive power supply if you want to get the best out of your Aries as well. Cost no object, Aries over rendu for me IMO.

 

[canali]

Well, the iFi iPower is $49 compared to expensive ones like from Teddy Pardo, Wyred 4 Sound or S-booster. With Aries, you get a much nicer looking piece of hardware than the rendu of course. Plus you still need that expensive power supply if you want to get the best out of your Aries as well. Cost no object, Aries over rendu for me IMO.

Thanks...My friend's thoughts:
"I am leaning towards the Auralic Aries.
Initially the Auralic Aries looks more expensive so by the time you factor in the cost of the optional power supply (Sonore Signature Series Power Supply – $1,399 / $1,589) I am at a much larger investment.
Secondly, if money were not object I would like to get the Aurender n1000H, but based on the reviews that I have read the Aries can hold its own against the pricier Aurdender."

 

[canali]

On my way home..
Focal alpha 50s

Hope they stand up to the hype and reviews.
https://www.cnet.com/news/leave-it-to-the-french-to-kick-the-sound-of-desktopcomputer-speakers-up-a-notch/

 

[theveterans]

On my way home..
Focal alpha 50s

 
Congrats! Share us your impressions when you're ready.

 

[KarlMoody]

   
Congrats! Share us your impressions when you're ready.

I'd love to hear your impressions too. 

 

[tomsch]

On my Alpha50s it did take a little time to break in. They do smooth out after a handful of hours. 

 

[canali]

ok so just a few weeks ago I got the Focal Alpha 50s
https://www.cnet.com/news/leave-it-to-the-french-to-kick-the-sound-of-desktopcomputer-speakers-up-a-notch/
..sat unloved in their  boxes for a bit.
finally 4 wks later (yes sad, I know) I hooked them up and admittedly I was a bit disappointed
in the lack of deep ULF (makes sense given they're only 5'' woofers)l
reason: before i'd had the Audioengine A5+ with a pioneer 8mk2 subwoofer....so that  lack of ULF was a contrast.
that said, their sound out of the box is hardly bass light....more like bass balanced.
 
afte this quick initial listen, i  then went thru a stage where i was to sell them and buy something smaller .
just tossed them into a box with a craigslist ad ...
 
decided i wanted a smaller desktop solution with less wires all over.
as a result yesterday i went and listened to the kef eggs due to alot of good reviews online.
they were ok but also a bit of a letdown...again they're smaller
so the lack of size will make a difference.....
also tried out the sonos series..admittedly of the sonos 1,3 and 5
Ironically it was the smaller sonos 1 that i liked the most: tighter bass and good punch...no wonder
why people buy a number of them....great little devices..(.i found the sonos 3 and 5 too boomy in bass
again it's all about where you listen to them...i was in a somewhat noisy best buy store).
 
anyway, today I thought, ''frig, stop being a putz and give the alpha 50s another try, attempt to hide the wires
under the tables etc'' (which i did)...am still burning them in.....put them on those adjustable stands I bought on ebay.
actually am now enjoying the sound so far...not clinical
or too analytic/sterile (as i've read some monitors can be)...pretty balanced overall
next time i would have gotten the 65 series (bigger woofer, more bass).
these can't take a subwoofer, btw...admittedly the Genelec G series also look very nice but $$$.
I'll instead just enjoy these 50s.
 
will be soon hooking up my microrendu and ultracaps lps 1 power supply.
also sent in US$140 for the upgraded Sonore/Cardas DC4 cable (below in link) for use between power supply 
and microrendu (say it: call me a sucker...lol...but frig i'm at the point of no return.)
(...give me more koolaid, please...much more  

).
http://www.sonore.us/DC4.html
 
might also try Roon again (they did invite me back for a free trial of the new 1.3v)
using Tidal and ripped cds/some 24/192 as well.
 
so hope the microrendu/ultracaps and Roon 1.3v all help to refine the SQ even more of my digital music.
 
the listening/burning in continues...playing this loop while i take off for a bit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3CiZxstvEA&ab_channel=samuelietto
 
using ifi micro idsd..will then also try dragonfly red and chord mojo
 
have to ask someone using Tidal and the iFi micro idsd
..ok with my idsd micro i'm using it in 'direct' mode as the iFi crew suggested.
 
but but but...when i went to settings in Tidal and instead of system default I chose the correct one:
 my iFi device...then the speaker blew up in volume..cracked suddenly...
freaked me out (my laptop is main volume control: is between a 2-6% only)
 
i later checked the other page: no forced volume or such...so i'm at a loss ..
anyone?>
 
 

 

[theveterans]

Thanks for your impressions. When I purchased mine (Yamaha's not Focal), I knew the 5" won't have any ULF so I bought the 6.5" woofers (the sweet spot between speaker size and full bass excursion). Bigger woofers on a good implementation don't mean more bass, just more bass extension and not bloated bass. Hopefully, you haven't given up on your speaker quest. I'd try the Focal 65 or even the 80s if you want the full range.

 

[canali]

 
Thanks for your impressions. When I purchased mine (Yamaha's not Focal), I knew the 5" won't have any ULF so I bought the 6.5" woofers (the sweet spot between speaker size and full bass excursion). Bigger woofers on a good implementation don't mean more bass, just more bass extension and not bloated bass. Hopefully, you haven't given up on your speaker quest. I'd try the Focal 65 or even the 80s if you want the full range.

 
thanks for that...in retrospect yes you're right.
but you know what ...if I DO get rid of these and go for a smaller desktop gig,
I'll probably splurge on the new Oppo Sonica speaker ...(competing against Sonos, primarily I'd imagine)
https://www.oppodigital.com/sonica/
...when wired it can even play 24/192 files.
 
just wish i was able to listen to it...but i can't...if anyone has kindly chip in.
 
we'll see...more and more I prefer less wires and a smaller footprint....but still great SQ.