Sonore μRendu

Pepsican · August 23, 2015

Yes, same width and height as the REGEN case, but about an inch longer. We both get out cases from the same Japanese supplier's series. Jesus was kind enough to choose silver instead of black.

So, apart from the rendering ability of the Rendu, how will the Regen and Rendu compliment and overlap?

Adyc · August 23, 2015

Does Signature Rendu work with LMS UpnpBridge plugin? Does Rendu support gapless playback in LMS?

rickca · August 23, 2015

Jesus, you said that there are two units in the micro Rendu series. How do they differ?

vortecjr · August 23, 2015

Does Signature Rendu work with LMS UpnpBridge plugin? Does Rendu support gapless playback in LMS?

I have not tested it extensively, but yes and yes. It also makes for a very simple way to play network radio into the Rendu series....

Jesus R

rickca · August 23, 2015

I've been following Alex's thread about the mystery REGEN add-on power supply, and I'm curious whether it would work with the micro Rendu. It is 5-7V/1A.

sm31 · August 23, 2015

I've been following Alex's thread about the mystery REGEN add-on power supply, and I'm curious whether it would work with the micro Rendu. It is 5-7V/1A.

I was wondering the same thing, given Alex's enthusiasm for both. But I believe the answer is no.

rickca · August 23, 2015

Sorry I took another look at the spec sheet for the micro Rendu and it requires 6-9 VDC at 2 A, so I guess you're right sm31.

I think Pepsican has asked the most intriguing question.

vortecjr · August 23, 2015

Sorry I took another look at the spec sheet for the micro Rendu and it requires 6-9 VDC at 2 A, so I guess you're right sm31.

I think Pepsican has asked the most intriguing question.

That specification has not been finalized.

Jesus R

simone · August 27, 2015

I am a satisfied user of the sms-100 music server especially now that Jesus and Andrew got the Sonicorbiter software functioning again. Thank you guys!

So I am really looking forward to this interesting product as a potential upgrade and also expanding functions such as Roon endpoint.

I am also using a lot the Tidal streaming service which I use using AirPlay from iPhone and iPad. I know there is a better way to play Tidal directly from the sms-100 through ickstream but honestly I have been discouraged by the difficult procedure and never tried.

Do you plan to have Tidal integration a little easier in the micro Rendu like in Aries and Aurender renderers? Just a web page where you sign in and off you go.

Simone

lateboomer · August 28, 2015

May be my question is not suitable for micro Rendu but not sure where to mention the feature. The thing is beside ethernet input how about also provide hdmi input that can split out good audio digital (coaxial, toslink or usb, with another hdmi pass through) for downstream DAC?

Since more and more people are using BD players as their source player in watching movies or playback blu ray high purity audio disc, I would forsee this feature is welcomed by a lot of users. Of course on the caveat of it doesn't compromise sound quality on the simple design.

completeluxury · August 28, 2015

I am a satisfied user of the sms-100 music server especially now that Jesus and Andrew got the Sonicorbiter software functioning again. Thank you guys!

So I am really looking forward to this interesting product as a potential upgrade and also expanding functions such as Roon endpoint.

I am also using a lot the Tidal streaming service which I use using AirPlay from iPhone and iPad. I know there is a better way to play Tidal directly from the sms-100 through ickstream but honestly I have been discouraged by the difficult procedure and never tried.

Do you plan to have Tidal integration a little easier in the micro Rendu like in Aries and Aurender renderers? Just a web page where you sign in and off you go.

Simone

simone, considering roon has tidal integration why dont you just use your iphone or ipad as a roon remote (the roon ios app will definitely be ready when this device is launched considering its already in the approval process for the app store) and then that way you dont need a bunch of different ways and programs to listen to your music you just use roon from your computer.

vortecjr · August 28, 2015

I am a satisfied user of the sms-100 music server especially now that Jesus and Andrew got the Sonicorbiter software functioning again. Thank you guys!

So I am really looking forward to this interesting product as a potential upgrade and also expanding functions such as Roon endpoint.

I am also using a lot the Tidal streaming service which I use using AirPlay from iPhone and iPad. I know there is a better way to play Tidal directly from the sms-100 through ickstream but honestly I have been discouraged by the difficult procedure and never tried.

Do you plan to have Tidal integration a little easier in the micro Rendu like in Aries and Aurender renderers? Just a web page where you sign in and off you go.

Simone

Tidal is supported in DLNA mode with BubbleUPNP on Android. It is also supported in DLNA mode on iOS with BubbleUPNP Server and Linn Kazoo.

Jesus R

vortecjr · August 28, 2015

May be my question is not suitable for micro Rendu but not sure where to mention the feature. The thing is beside ethernet input how about also provide hdmi input that can split out good audio digital (coaxial, toslink or usb, with another hdmi pass through) for downstream DAC?

Since more and more people are using BD players as their source player in watching movies or playback blu ray high purity audio disc, I would forsee this feature is welcomed by a lot of users. Of course on the caveat of it doesn't compromise sound quality on the simple design.

I really don't see us adding this feature. Consider a DAC or a receiver to handle switching of input.

Jesus R

vortecjr · August 28, 2015

simone, considering roon has tidal integration why dont you just use your iphone or ipad as a roon remote (the roon ios app will definitely be ready when this device is launched considering its already in the approval process for the app store) and then that way you dont need a bunch of different ways and programs to listen to your music you just use roon from your computer.

This will be a good option...

Jesus R

alcarp · August 29, 2015

I understand that the Roon IOS app will not run on an IPhone. Only on the latest IPads.

I have an Ipad2 and it won't run on it. Real bummer.

Blizzard · August 29, 2015

I understand that the Roon IOS app will not run on an IPhone. Only on the latest IPads.

I have an Ipad2 and it won't run on it. Real bummer.

What a joke. I wish I haden't wasted my money on ROON. Jriver is a way better product for the money.

sm31 · August 29, 2015

What a joke. I wish I haden't wasted my money on ROON. Jriver is a way better product for the money.

"Better" how?

On the device requirements, worth keeping in mind they're delivering a pretty damned good GUI client and server app across a number of platforms simultaneously. That requires them to make some engineering choices, and so it doesn't surprise me their app doesn't run on three or four year old hardware.

Blizzard · August 29, 2015

"Better" how?

On the device requirements, worth keeping in mind they're delivering a pretty damned good GUI client and server app across a number of platforms simultaneously. That requires them to make some engineering choices, and so it doesn't surprise me their app doesn't run on three or four year old hardware.

I do like the GUI, but I don't like the lack of features. Especially the lack of minimal server mode, DSP plugins etc. It's also a resource hog. And the fact they can't make an app that will run on my brand new Iphone 6 plus is a real deal breaker. The GUI is just a novelty that will wear off soon just like the 3D on my TV. What I like in a media player is functionality.

But this is the wrong thread for this discussion.

completeluxury · August 29, 2015

I do like the GUI, but I don't like the lack of features. Especially the lack of minimal server mode, DSP plugins etc. It's also a resource hog. And the fact they can't make an app that will run on my brand new Iphone 6 plus is a real deal breaker. The GUI is just a novelty that will wear off soon just like the 3D on my TV. What I like in a media player is functionality.

But this is the wrong thread for this discussion.

they JUST released a headless server version for the "minimal server mode" you mentioned.

they are apparently integrating HQ player into roon which covers the dsp..

all thats left is the phone how are you honestly meant to browse through a tidal sized music library on a phone?

Blizzard · August 29, 2015

they JUST released a headless server version for the "minimal server mode" you mentioned.

they are apparently integrating HQ player into roon which covers the dsp..

all thats left is the phone how are you honestly meant to browse through a tidal sized music library on a phone?

Well those 2 features will definitely make it more attractive. I think the Iphone 6 plus has a big enough screen. It's perfectly fine using Jremote and the tidal app. You just need to layout the app properly.

completeluxury · August 29, 2015

people talk about how small touchscreen tablets make viewing the roon gui hard so i dont think a phone would be ideal (for that particular program i mean) i havent got a roon remote set up yet so i cantr give you an opinion from my point of view.

Blizzard · August 29, 2015

people talk about how small touchscreen tablets make viewing the roon gui hard so i dont think a phone would be ideal (for that particular program i mean) i havent got a roon remote set up yet so i cantr give you an opinion from my point of view.

Well I updated and can't find where to switch to headless server mode. I do have a 10" Android tablet. I suppose I could try it out.

completeluxury · August 29, 2015

Well I updated and can't find where to switch to headless server mode. I do have a 10" Android tablet. I suppose I could try it out.

this is the absolute wrong place for this discussion so im going to make this my last post so we stop derailing the thread.

this is from the roon forums. make sure you follow the instructions.

For now, Roon users wishing to migrate their libraries to RoonServer can find download links and setup instructions here.

simone · August 29, 2015

simone, considering roon has tidal integration why dont you just use your iphone or ipad as a roon remote (the roon ios app will definitely be ready when this device is launched considering its already in the approval process for the app store) and then that way you dont need a bunch of different ways and programs to listen to your music you just use roon from your computer.

Wow, definitely a good option for me. I have all Mac and iPad 2 so I will be fine with this.

That's a nice reason to buy the micro Rendu.

I may also try the Bubble UPNP server in the meantime with my sms-100.

Thank you for your advice, with so many options sometimes it's easy to get confused!

Simone

Blizzard · August 29, 2015

Wow, definitely a good option for me. I have all Mac and iPad 2 so I will be fine with this.

That's a nice reason to buy the micro Rendu.

I may also try the Bubble UPNP server in the meantime with my sms-100.

Thank you for your advice, with so many options sometimes it's easy to get confused!

Simone

The Roon IOS app won't work with the IPad 2. Here's a list of compatible IPads.

I also asked about iPhone 6+ compatibility. Here's the response I received.

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