jtwrace Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 31 minutes ago, vortecjr said: We have to work on your signature:) Well, get moving on it! 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 July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 22 minutes ago, sahmen said: I've just seen a very favorable review of the microrendu 1.4... I am looking forward very eagerly to reviews of the ultra too, because there is room for a second possible unit in my home rigs, and the ultra, if it is as great as rumored, makes a lot more sense than getting a micro 1.3 and then going for the 1.4 (unless of course the 1.3 is one of the discounted B-stock units, or bought used, but still). I'm impatient to hear what new Ultra owners think of their new toy. Hang in there. There is no wrong answer though even the original microRendu is very good. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
stvc Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 waiting for my tracking number, this week? Link to comment
firedog Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 5 hours ago, vortecjr said: We have to work on your signature:) Jesus, I'll be very happy if you work on the ultra for Jason, as the requested, and leave the demo Signature for me... Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
Kilauea50 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just received my ultraRendu and it was a piece of cake to set up as expected AND sounds just crazy good right of of the box. Very very nice work Jesus Matias 1 Link to comment
Sonic77 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Kilauea50 said: Just received my ultraRendu and it was a piece of cake to set up as expected AND sounds just crazy good right of of the box. Very very nice work Jesus Fed Ex? Regular mail? UPS? Which shipping was used? Were you sent a tracking number? Link to comment
Kilauea50 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Sonic77 said: Fed Ex? Regular mail? UPS? Which shipping was used? Were you sent a tracking number? Mine came via USPS and yes I had a tracking number Link to comment
Sonic77 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Kilauea50 said: Mine came via USPS and yes I had a tracking number Wow i didn't get a tracking number. Link to comment
unbalanced output Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wow my UR crossed the Atlantic before I returned home! Someone signed for the package, hopefully it will be home when I arrive! Which poses me a problem, I didn't manage to buy a power supply for it yet! Link to comment
stvc Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, Sonic77 said: Wow i didn't get a tracking number. We got left out Link to comment
Sonic77 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 15 minutes ago, stvc said: We got left out probably Link to comment
d_elm Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Anyone using an ultraRendu powered by LPS-1 at 7V with an Ayre Codex ? I expect the ultraRendu takes more power than the microRendu, due to the additional linear regulators, and the Codex needs 5V from the USB interface. Link to comment
Sonic77 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Woo! I got it in the mail just now, had to sign for it. Link to comment
Apmusson Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 My ultrarendu also crossed the Atlantic overnight. It's sitting at DHL in Bristol waiting for me to collect when I return home. I'm looking forward to others impressions as I won't be home till Sunday. ? Link to comment
daverich4 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Crap. The mail came early today and I wasn't home to sign for my ultraRendu. Tomorrow seems so far away. ? Link to comment
jbm0 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 My UltraRendu arrived today. I look forward to getting it home and swapping it into a system there which is more of an audio magnifying glass, but of course I wasn't going to wait that long if I could help it, and I dropped it into the desktop setup at work in place of a microRendu. What I can say for sure from this initial acquaintance is that the UltraRendu is very good. To the extent that I noticed a difference from the microRendu (based on aural memory, and across the setup delay) I'd characterize it as: Remember that thing I first noticed when replacing a Sonicorbiter SE with a microRendu and a good power supply - delicacy; the increase in subtle, delicate detail and just present-ness without an electronic-sounding overlay along for the ride? Even farther in that same direction. (Associated stuff: LPS-1 powering Rendu, Curious USB to a Singxer F-1, Audience Ohno S/PDIF to Gumby) Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 6 hours ago, Kilauea50 said: Just received my ultraRendu and it was a piece of cake to set up as expected AND sounds just crazy good right of of the box. Very very nice work Jesus Enjoy! SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, d_elm said: Anyone using an ultraRendu powered by LPS-1 at 7V with an Ayre Codex ? I expect the ultraRendu takes more power than the microRendu, due to the additional linear regulators, and the Codex needs 5V from the USB interface. You should be fine. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 36 minutes ago, jbm0 said: My UltraRendu arrived today. I look forward to getting it home and swapping it into a system there which is more of an audio magnifying glass, but of course I wasn't going to wait that long if I could help it, and I dropped it into the desktop setup at work in place of a microRendu. What I can say for sure from this initial acquaintance is that the UltraRendu is very good. To the extent that I noticed a difference from the microRendu (based on aural memory, and across the setup delay) I'd characterize it as: Remember that thing I first noticed when replacing a Sonicorbiter SE with a microRendu and a good power supply - delicacy; the increase in subtle, delicate detail and just present-ness without an electronic-sounding overlay along for the ride? Even farther in that same direction. (Associated stuff: LPS-1 powering Rendu, Curious USB to a Singxer F-1, Audience Ohno S/PDIF to Gumby) Thanks for posting your initial impressions. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
Kilauea50 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Do you all power it down when not in use or leave it on? Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 I can't remember the last time I shut mine down:) SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
Kilauea50 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just now, vortecjr said: I can't remember the last time I shut mine down:) Excellent! Thank you! Link to comment
Popular Post Al Jones Posted July 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2017 My Ultrarendu arrived in Denmark 12 hours ago. I plugged it into my Lyngdorf 2170 via an Uptone USPCB and connected it via LAN to my Etalon Isolator. Power is via Paul Haynes silver DC cable/Uptone LPS-1 charged by Revelation Audio silver DC cable/ Keces 116 LPS. It took some cutting and careful nudging to get three connectors to all fit between amp and Ultra in a space defined by the length of the USPCB, but I'm not giving up my USB un-cable. Havng been advised that using Iso Regen after the Ultra would be a "total waste" by someone who should know, I decided to test that first and, sure enough, the Iso will move to my home office with my microrendu 1.4 as soon as it comes back. As for the Ultra, well, it's quarter to three in the morning and I'm still listening, even though I should have been in bed before midnight. There is a newfound "crispness" to everything, percussive effects explode with a scary realism and bass, which I thought was everything it could be and should be with the micro, now has more firmness, bounce and elasticity. The tonalities of various types of strings on acoustic guitars are more distinctive. Double-tracked voices are more easily distinguishable and room cues define recorded space with immense realism and ease. I'm in a "just one more track" listening mood that will probably keep me up a few more hours and I have already accepted that the weekend will be one non-stop listening session. If you've been on the fence about the Ultra, it's time to climb down and take the plunge. austinpop and MikeyFresh 2 Al J. Modem/router + Keces DC-116 12V LPS - SGC Sonic Transporter + Sonore 12V LPS/Edwards Audio ISO-1 mains isolation transformer - Meicord Opal LAN cables - Aqvox Switch + Sbooster 9V LPS/Uptone LPS-1 - Etalon Isolator - Sonore Signature Rendu Special Edition + Mad Scientist Heretical USB data-only cable - Sonore Ultradigital + Uptone LPS-1 - PS Audio I2S-12 cable - HQ Player - Holo Spring Level 3 DAC - iPeng on iPad 2 - MK Sound 300 monitors - Mad Audio Scientist Tungsten Carbide footers - Niels Larsen NLE speaker cables - Walker Audio Reference Plus HIGH Definition Links - 2 MK Sound MX350 subs - Shakti Stones - Herbie's Super Sonic Stabilizers - Herbie's Tenderfeet - Stillpoints ERS EMI/RFI sheets - Gutwire Ultimate Ground + Entreq Minimus + Silver Minimus grounding boxes - Symposium Rollerblocks - Symposium Ultra platform - Akiko Tuning Sticks Link to comment
Sonic77 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I big indicator of how much I like a new piece of equipment is how long I listen to it, I have been listening to the ultraRendu for a couple of hours straight. I keep changing songs lol. MikeyFresh 1 Link to comment
Kilauea50 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sonic77 said: I big indicator of how much I like a new piece of equipment is how long I listen to it, I have been listening to the ultraRendu for a couple of hours straight. I keep changing songs lol. Mine has been running since 11 a.m. I had a strange crackling/popping sound and disabled Roon DSP which solved the problem. The uR replaced a SOSE so this is a definite day/night difference for me. Link to comment
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