[ginetto61]

 
No it's this - REDNET 3

 
Hi ! thanks again !
 
Beautiful indeed !
 
http://lghttp.50970.nexcesscdn.net/8029F77/vk/media/catalog/product/f/o/focusrite_rednet3_rear.jpg
 
it has also AES/EBU ins/outs I guess through a breakout cable ?
when I see rca for spdif I smile.  Rcas have no place on something digital an professional. Why not bnc that are designed for the purpose ?
Thanks again,  gino  

 

[rb2013]

   
I am ordering one of this for my jplay system as I am a fanatic to sound system. Bug Head recommended outboard NIC such as this intel card to avoid loading the CPU. it is recommended to disable the onboard network and sound feature at the BIOS level.

Thanks!  Are you running WIN10?  Looking for a NIC that requires no drivers, native WI10 support.

 

[rw35]

   
That's OK, to be more specific, I meant with SOURCE the side which provides signal, if 5 devices in a row (in series), every time a signal transfers to the following device, you must connect ground wiring at the transmitting side and NOT the receiving side.

Cool gotcha, all good.
 

 

[rb2013]

   
Hi ! thanks again !
 
Beautiful indeed !
 
http://lghttp.50970.nexcesscdn.net/8029F77/vk/media/catalog/product/f/o/focusrite_rednet3_rear.jpg
 
it has also AES/EBU ins/outs I guess through a breakout cable ?
when I see rca for spdif I smile.  Rcas have no place on something digital an professional. Why not bnc that are designed for the purpose ?
Thanks again,  gino  

Yes Sub-D. SPDIF seems to work just great.  Listening last night I gotta say my main system - with the Uber USB chain is sounding pretty amazing. 
 
Can this AOIP REDNET3 beat it?  I really find that hard to believe - we will see on Thursday!

 

[rb2013]

   
I don't know roon or sooloos but
Squeezebox software (server, players, most plugins) has always been free (GPL) and is maintained by big community till now.

SB is free - you can not uses your favorite player with it - hence a 'closed' system like Roon-RATT.

 

[ginetto61]

Originally Posted by rb2013 /img/forum/go_quote.gif 
Yes Sub-D. SPDIF seems to work just great.  Listening last night I gotta say my main system - with the Uber USB chain is sounding pretty amazing. 
Can this AOIP REDNET3 beat it?  I really find that hard to believe - we will see on Thursday!

 
Very interesting.  So you are going to use it from spdif coax ?  those connectors ... I really do no like them ... look poor.
In such a unit ... however the proof is in the listening.
Let us know your reactions.
Kind regards, gino 

 

[rw35]

 
Yes Sub-D. SPDIF seems to work just great.  Listening last night I gotta say my main system - with the Uber USB chain is sounding pretty amazing. 
 
Can this AOIP REDNET3 beat it?  I really find that hard to believe - we will see on Thursday!

My gut feeling is that it won't beat your current setup as you have already addressed the known weaknesses of USB.
 
If it does it might only shade it, giving you an awkward value proposition decision.
 
Regardless, I look forward to your thoughts on it.
 
Because I'm using an Aurender I have no chance of trying it for myself for the foreseeable future (very happy with current SQ).
 
I agree however that when domestic hi-end companies adopt this tech (or similar), it will likely excel.
 

 

[rb2013]

   
Very interesting.  So you are going to use it from spdif coax ?  those connectors ... I really do no like them ... look poor.
In such a unit ... however the proof is in the listening.
Let us know your reactions.
Kind regards, gino 

Focusrite uses them in all their top of the line REDNET boxes - I'm sure it's up to the task.
 
The SQ is what matters.

 

[rb2013]

 
My gut feeling is that it won't beat your current setup as you have already addressed the known weaknesses of USB.
 
If it does it might only shade it, giving you an awkward value proposition decision.
 
Regardless, I look forward to your thoughts on it.
 
Because I'm using an Aurender I have no chance of trying it for myself for the foreseeable future (very happy with current SQ).
 
I agree however that when domestic hi-end companies adopt this tech (or similar), it will likely excel.
 

Yes I agree - that is what I expect.  If it just shades it.I will keep the RD3 and use the other gear in my office system - but maybe trimmed down some.
 
Now if the Mutec 3+ Smart Clock - takes the RD3 up to a new level - I will sell my main listening USB chain and use the funds for a Mutec.
 
So a couple of decision points for the end of the week.
 
Listening to my favorite Modest Mouse albums - have not heard in a long while.   Just floored at the presentation - it was really excellent.  Especially the mid-bass and bass - just captivatiing.

 

[roger7]

   
Very interesting.  So you are going to use it from spdif coax ?  those connectors ... I really do no like them ... look poor.
In such a unit ... however the proof is in the listening.
Let us know your reactions.
Kind regards, gino 

 
There is also Rednet D16 AES with direct AES/EBU connections (IN/OUT) and SPDIF.
https://us.focusrite.com/ethernet-audio-interfaces/rednet-d16-aes

 

[ginetto61]

Originally Posted by rb2013 /img/forum/go_quote.gif 
Focusrite uses them in all their top of the line REDNET boxes - I'm sure it's up to the task.
The SQ is what matters.

 
Yes.  I think that rca has at last established itself as a standard de facto also for digital connections.
Some manufacturers try to resist and put also bnc ... but it is a tough fight. 
Still there is much better ...
 
http://www.len.co.uk/images/127.jpg
 
Regards, gino

 

[rb2013]

   
There is also Rednet D16 AES with direct AES/EBU connections (IN/OUT) and SPDIF.
https://us.focusrite.com/ethernet-audio-interfaces/rednet-d16-aes

Yes but $1600 - so don't know if just getting AES not from a breakout cable is worth the extra $600.
 
It is a very nice unit though - I think that is the one Mike got.

 

[roger7]

 
SB is free - you can not uses your favorite player with it - hence a 'closed' system like Roon-RATT.

 
It all depends what is your favorite player
Mine is SB Touch and squeezelite which I can use everywhere in my house from one server(PC/NAS etc)
Hardware players (SBT) isn't of course free

 

[ginetto61]

Originally Posted by roger7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif 
There is also Rednet D16 AES with direct AES/EBU connections (IN/OUT) and SPDIF.
https://us.focusrite.com/ethernet-audio-interfaces/rednet-d16-aes

 
Hi ! thanks and yes this is what I was looking at ... but even more expensive.
 
https://us.focusrite.com/sites/default/files/focusrite/products/RedNet/RedNetAESD16_Rear.jpg
 
I hope for  rj45 cheaper solutions.   I do not need network features ... and just good digital in/out.    For now I am using a Tascam uh-7000. 
Regards, gino

 

[rb2013]

   
Yes.  I think that rca has at last established itself as a standard de facto also for digital connections.
Some manufacturers try to resist and put also bnc ... but it is a tough fight. 
Still there is much better ...
 
http://www.len.co.uk/images/127.jpg
 
Regards, gino

Look at the ones Schiit uses on their totl $2400 Yggie:
 
Not to impressive to look at - but I trust they know what they are doing.

 
 
For me I prefer these:
I upgraded a Breeze DU-U8 spdif and it made a small improvement:

 
 
http://www.partsconnexion.com/product9725.html