Qhwoeprktiyns Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 +1. These comments are totally irrelevant. I hope I did not induce any of them by stating I was not interested in the software, and that there are plenty of good distributions out there - I did mention the point explained by John Swenson that the software is adapted to run the chip on the designed clock rate. So my comments were not meant to be derogatory or diminish the work done by Sonore - I just wish an option would be available to have a kind of DIY version at a lower cost without the software...if that makes sense to anyone (it does to me!). Link to comment
Blake Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 $400 Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | dual Rythmik E15HP subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
devs Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Are all (both?) circuit/logic boards inside the MicroRendu entirely custom design or were off the shelf carrier boards or SOM/COM's used? Link to comment
jumper Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'd say $450 max, without power supply. That would make it worthwhile for me. Link to comment
Jud Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 $400 Does the closest guess without going over win? $399.95! One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
YashN Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Eloise, your comments are in fact very disrespectful and intentionally so. I read them, they do come across a bit strong sometimes, but just ensure if you're using GPL / GPL 2 and modifying these, that you're following the terms with respect to commercialisation and distribution: no need to risk any sort of backlash on the brand. This is a must and it's quite easy to do, just rectify if you find after verification a need to. If you want to know the origins of the F/L/OSS movements, a couple of good reads are 'For want of a printer driver' on Stallman who was at the MIT AI Lab at the time, and 'The Cathedral and the Bazaar' by Eric S. Raymond (who came up with the term 'Open Source'). I'm trying to put a price on it. Sincerely, I'd personally love for it to be in the $180-$250 price range, but depending on the amount of hardware and software work, I could understand if it's priced a couple of hundreds above as well. Cheers! Dedicated Line DSD/DXD | Audirvana+ | iFi iDSD Nano | SET Tube Amp | Totem Mites Surround: VLC | M-Audio FastTrack Pro | Mac Opt | Panasonic SA-HE100 | Logitech Z623 DIY: SET Tube Amp | Low-Noise Linear Regulated Power Supply | USB, Power, Speaker Cables | Speaker Stands | Acoustic Panels Link to comment
Qhwoeprktiyns Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I read them, they do come across a bit strong sometimes, but just ensure if you're using GPL / GPL 2 and modifying these, that you're following the terms with respect to commercialisation and distribution: no need to risk any sort of backlash on the brand. This is a must and it's quite easy to do, just rectify if you find after verification a need to. If you want to know the origins of the F/L/OSS movements, a couple of good reads are 'For want of a printer driver' on Stallman who was at the MIT AI Lab at the time, and 'The Cathedral and the Bazaar' by Eric S. Raymond (who came up with the term 'Open Source'). I'm trying to put a price on it. Sincerely, I'd personally love for it to be in the $180-$250 price range, but depending on the amount of hardware and software work, I could understand if it's priced a couple of hundreds above as well. Cheers! Another way of looking at it: 400$ approximates the cost of a board + regen ? Link to comment
vortecjr Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 True! I am one of those people with the not very expensive system... Sent from my iPhone using Computer Audiophile mobile app I would suggest that a good source will improve any system. However, I understand that buying any gear a person decision. Jesus R SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's not the same kind of device IMO. It is best used in a server-to-NAA configuration with HQ Player (at least, that's my perception of it). NAA is a great output mode, but I have no reservations about recommending the other output modes. Jesus R SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Does the closest guess without going over win? [ATTACH=CONFIG]24377[/ATTACH] $399.95! Maybe, but you are cold:) Jesus R SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
sbank Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Maybe, but you are cold:) Jesus R That's fine, as long as he's over Digital Source: Synology DS415+ NAS and Small Green Computer SonicTransporter i5 Running Roon Core > Blue Jean Cable Cat6a >TP optical converter > Sonore OpticalRendu with Sonore LPS> Curious USB > Denafrips Pontus DAC Analog Source: Dynavector XX2 mk2> Audiomods Series 5 silver arm > Sota Nova Series VI turntable w/Condor & Roadrunner motor controller/tachometer > Nagra BPS battery powered phono stage> Both: BAT VK51SE preamp> Krell FPB300 power amp > Sound Lab A3 ESLs > > Custom room treatment > 50 yr. old ears(left-handed) Link to comment
jtwrace Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Maybe, but you are cold:) Jesus R It's got to be $995 - $1600 W10 NUC i7 (Gen 10) > Roon (Audiolense FIR) > Motu UltraLite mk5 > (4) Hypex NCore NC502MP > JBL M2 Master Reference +4 subs Watch my Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMw_bZWBMtRWNJQfTJ38kA/videos Link to comment
vortecjr Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have the price more or less figured out. I'm just waiting for one more component to finalize it. It should not be much longer... Jesus R SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
devs Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Deleted, not worth the trouble. Link to comment
vortecjr Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Deleted, not worth the trouble. Dev, this is a process and it takes time. Remember why we are here...because someone spilled the beans last year before we were anywhere near going to market with this product. What is it that you want to know? Also, Eloise's posts were not deleted...they were just moved to another thread in my sponsored section. Jesus R SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
Blake Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 It's got to be $995 - $1600 Ha! Jesus' "cold" comment could be read two ways..... "cold" meaning Jud's 'The Price Is Right' tactics were ruthless/cold to poor me..... or, "cold" meaning we are both way off on our guesses. Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | dual Rythmik E15HP subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
Distinctive Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 It's got to be $995 - $1600 More expensive than the Aries? I wouldn't expect so..... Link to comment
vortecjr Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Let's put an end to the price speculation....$640 USD without the power supply. Jesus R SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
Blake Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Excellent! That price seems very fair to me. Thanks Jesus. Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | dual Rythmik E15HP subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
Cormorant Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Let's put an end to the price speculation....$640 USD without the power supply. Jesus R Incredible price! Awesome. Here's to you selling 1000s of these things... My system here Link to comment
lmitche Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wow, $640 sounds like good deal to me! What are the power requirements? Pareto Audio aka nuckleheadaudio Link to comment
vortecjr Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wow, $640 sounds like good deal to me! What are the power requirements? It's still 6-9 VDC. Jesus R SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
Cormorant Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Imitche, Compare that to a high end Audiophile PC which would require multiple power supplies to shine, and probably wouldn't be as good in terms of sound quality. For example, 1) linear power supply for motherboard, 2) 5v linear power supply for SSD, 3) linear power for Paul Peng V4 or JCAT card, 4) Linear power supply for Regen or equivalent. Instead of all that just one good power supply is required. This device has so many positive attributes... My system here Link to comment
devs Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Dev, this is a process and it takes time. Remember why we are here...because someone spilled the beans last year before we were anywhere near going to market with this product. What is it that you want to know? Also, Eloise's posts were not deleted...they were just moved to another thread in my sponsored section. Jesus R Hi Jesus, it looks like you read my original post, even though it couldn't have been there longer than a minute or so. I'm sorry you read it, please forget I ever wrote it. Good luck with this new product/project! Link to comment
lmitche Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Imitche, Compare that to a high end Audiophile PC which would require multiple power supplies to shine, and probably wouldn't be as good in terms of sound quality. For example, 1) linear power supply for motherboard, 2) 5v linear power supply for SSD, 3) linear power for Paul Peng V4 or JCAT card, 4) Linear power supply for Regen or equivalent. Instead of all that just one good power supply is required. This device has so many positive attributes... Yes, I agree entirely! Pareto Audio aka nuckleheadaudio Link to comment
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