vortecjr Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 We are currently offering upgrades to owners from the Sonore Signature Rendu SE to the Sonore Signature Rendu SE Deluxe. The Sonore Signature Rendu SE, the absolute finest streaming USB source we have made. The Signature Rendu SE is the natural evolution of Sonore’s ultraRendu and Sonore’s acclaimed Signature Power Supply. The Signature Rendu SE takes fiber optic Ethernet input or cable ethernet input and renders it to a perfect, ultra-low noise USB feed to one’s USB DAC. While the opticalRendu is a revolutionary product, the Signature Rendu SE takes off from the opticalRendu concept, improving on it by refinement and attention to every detail. The SE takes advantage of single chassis design, allowing close coupling of the power supply and processing board for the ultimate in ultra-low impedance and ultra-low noise power delivery. The SE processing board uses a large footprint to allow for eleven (11) independent low noise voltage regulation stages, and better physical separation of the Ethernet processing and USB output sections, further reducing noise and crosstalk. Two ultra-low phase noise (so-called “femto”) oscillator are used to govern all processing and USB audio output. The opticalRendu is systemOptique certified SELECTABLE OUTPUT MODES Mode #1 - SqueezeLite Output - This output works with any Logitech Media Server and compatible controllers. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #2 - ShairPort Output - This is an AirPlay emulator that utilizes streams sent to it from a compatible source. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM. Mode #3 - MPD/DLNA Output: Mode #3a - DLNA Output - This output utilizes streams from UPnP/DLNA servers and controllers. This output can be configured as an OpenHome renderer. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #3b - MPD Output - This output is intended to work with an SMB mount. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. This option requires an SMB share to mount your content in combination with the built-in Drive Mounter application. Mode #4 - HQ Player NAA Output - This output utilizes streams from Signalyst's HQ Player running on your computer. Digital signal processing is performed by HQ Player and then asynchronously streamed to the Network Audio Adapter (NAA) output. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #5 - RoonReady Output - This output utilizes streams from Roon. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD. Mode #6 - Spotify Connect Output - This output can be controlled by your computer or tablet running the Spotify (premium) application. This application is based on librespot - an open source client library for Spotify. The application is in Beta form. Link to product page: https://www.sonore.us/Signature-Rendu-SE.html SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Special offer / notice: 1. If you purchased an ultraRendu and want to upgrade to a Signature Rendu SE we will give you a 100% refund towards your purchase of a Signature Rendu SE upon return of your ultraRendu. This offer is for a limited time only and applies to customers who bought an ultraRendu via the www.sonore.us website. If you are interested in this offer please email Adrian L. at [email protected] 2. We are currently taking pre-orders on the Signature Rendu SE. We are just ramping up production now and units should ship in approximately 3 weeks. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 We are getting a lot of requests for the discontinued Sonore Signature Power Supply. If you have one and want to sell it to fund the purchase of an Sonore Rendu SE please contact my VP Adrian L. at [email protected]. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 15 hours ago, George Hincapie said: Will I still need Roon Core running on a Sonic Transporter or similar to use this item with Roon? Yes. Roon needs to run someplace on your network. George Hincapie 1 SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, George Hincapie said: Thanks for the clarity - appreciated. I need a DAC for my main system now that I have moved my Metrum Acoustics Musette to my headphone station. I would prefer to have my DAC and streamer in one unit if possible, so Aurender A10, PS Audio Direct Stream Junior, Lumin A1 or similar. Has anyone owned one of these streamers and compared the SQ with that of the Sonore products? If I am going to choose a separate DAC and the Sonore Signature SE over other options it must justify that in performance. Grateful for any views. There are reviews with our older gear on various forums. I'm not aware of any with our new gear though. Also, remember these units run very versatile software and new capabilities are always being evaluated and considered for incorporation. George Hincapie 1 SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 38 minutes ago, canali said: yes i'm also trying to determine these streamers and their purpose, esp if you go upwards in value to the SE edition or other. my rig is simple: lps1 to MR to a DAC playing tidal and roon. (I mostly stream my music thru Tidal) my laptop is 10 yrs old however. ...and if i upgrade to a Chord Hugo2 or PS Audio Direct Stream JR (from what i understand) they both upsample more than what Roon offers...so maybe just a basic sonic transport i5 would suit me. sorry if i'm a bit confused...but i'm like all of you on here: while i do not mind spending $$ to enhance my SQ, i do find some of this emerging technology and how it fits in ones' audio eco system a bit confusing .... i just don't want to overspend on something i might not need. A simple test would be to update your original microRendu with the 1.4 hardware so you can see the direction all this technology is going in. Those two DACs have USB input so no issue there. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 4 hours ago, daverich4 said: Maybe I'm not understanding what you're saying but Roon will upsample to DSD 512 if you have a DAC that can handle it. (I don't) I think he is going to let the DAC do the work so he does not need a server that can resample. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 32 minutes ago, skatbelt said: Where did you gather that knowledge? My JS-2 certainly does not outperform the LPS-1 feeding my mRendu (it is the other way around) and I always thought JS-2 and Sonore Signature PS were in the same league. This review also doesn't hint in the direction: https://www.audiostream.com/content/uptone-audio-ultracap-lps-1 Where did you gather that knowledge? I mean...are they in the same league:) Nothing against the JS-2 (I own one), but they are very different power supplies. Also, I don't believe Michael compared the LPS-1 to our power supply and he does say he would have owned one if he could have afforded it. Anyway, this thread is not about a Sonore Signature Power Supply into a microRendu, but a new unit that contains an ultraRendu with a revised power supply design. BTW Chris is going to review it soon. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 I'm not concerned about USPS because the unit is solid-state. I would not reload the apps because that rarely is needed with our operating system. I have only recommended this when there is a specific reason for it. What I would like to know is how is the CAPS and the Rendu connected to the router? Which CAPS v3? I will assume for now that Roon has been on the unit and that that library was previously scanned. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 0.2A - 115V 0.1A - 230V SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Do you guys want me to post what our Canadian dealer had to say about the Signature Rendu SE? SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 You probably could:) SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Steve, thanks for keeping us up to date. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Thanks. I wish I could take the credit though...it was VP's doing. Enjoy! SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have been through a few of these so I thought I knew what to expect:) Each one is different and represents new challenges. I still don't have TV or internet so I only know what is going on around around me. It's actually kind of nice now that I think about it. Only the sale of the 1.4 hardware updates are on hold for the storm. I really have nothing to complain about. Thanks for asking. Jeremy Anderson 1 SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, m3lraaHnevetS said: Few days after I receive my Signature Rendu SE I will compare SRse vs Ultra/Sonore Signature Power Supply I also have LPS-1 and Iso Regen but they are a few leagues down... Looking forward to it. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 17 hours ago, vladimirk said: One more question - how On/Off power switch works? Does it perform correct shutdown of Sonicorbiter OS or it's better to choose System / Power Down from menu before turning unit off? Either way is fine or you can just leave it on all the time. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Enjoy! SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 8 hours ago, firedog said: https://www.audiostream.com/content/sonore-simple-design-signature-rendu-se Very favorable review. Only criticism: he liked his dCS network player better over AES to the AES input on his TotalDAC (but says the AES is the best input on the TotalDAC, and the Sig Rendu doesn't do AES). We knew this was going to be a difficult match up since we had a handicap going in as discussed...I'm very pleased with the review though. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 If he was being insincere it would only bring question to the full body of his work. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Steve Bruzonsky said: Finally all of me home theater & audio upgrades are done and I am listening to my Sonore Signature Rendu in its full glory. And it sound magnificent. I can't directly compare to what it sounded like with Microrendu with Sonore Signature Power Supply back last summer because I've done too many system changes since then. But my audio has NEVER sounded better and its an appreciable amount better than before. In all fairness, I've done a lot to my home theater & audio system since last July: Replaced Sonore Microrendu with Sonore Signature Power Supply with Sonore Signature Rendu. Upgraded Theta CBIV to CBIVA. Finally end of November got firmware upgrade so AES/EBU (and coaxial) digital input, via Berkeley Audio USB Converter, accepts up to 192-24. Replaced 2.35 128.5" wide Stewart Cinecurve Screen with 2.40 168" wide Stewart Vistascope Screen. Replaced Sim2 C3X 1080 3 chip DLP projector (24 lb) with Sony VPL-VW5000ES laser projector (94 ib). Replaced cones under five Aerial Acoustics 7t speakers with Isoacoustics Gaia II speaker feet. Added four IsoAcoustics Iso-pucks under each of five Theta Prometheus monoblock amplifiers, one ATI multi-channel amplifier (for four ceiling Dolby Atmos speakers), and under two PS Audio P5 power regenerators. Ceiling mounted projector moved back 3 feet from prior throw distance (now at 19.5" throw with the very front of lens up about 1.5' higher than the prior projector, and where the front of the lens is just a tad above the very back of my head in my preferred second row center on a platform listening leather recliner) New screen has masking in from sides all the way from 2.40 to 16.9 to 4.3 aspect ratio, and I find that using the most masking to 4.3 sound best for 2Ch audio (better absorption up front). Pending projector and screen install, for almost two months I had projector on a table in the back row center, so I couldn't listen to music there! And I had to stop using Dirac Room correction because my previous measured room correction was way off due to the big projector in the back row. Finally a few weeks ago, after all new physical changes were done and the new screen and projector mounted, I was able to measure and do new room correction filters for my Theta CBIVA SSP, one for front row (video), one for back row (music). YEA! Also, I moved my Western Digital MyCloudPro4200 32 TB server and Sonic Transporter i5 (Roon Core) out of my theater way up and over to my home office, and my installer ran CAT6 through my attics way over into my theatre room (super fast Wi-Fi through home and theatre). I still have the Microrendu with latest firmware. But as I traded in my Sonore Signature Power Supply, I can't hook it up and compare how it sounds with the Sonore Signature Rendu in my current system. Oh well. I can only say I am very, very happy with the Sonore Signature Rendu and how it sounds in my current system! Great to here! I’m listening to mine today via my TV’s analog input because my AMP is out for service:) SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 I just found this show review from RMAF 2017 from Lee Scoggins of Part-Time Audiophile: https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2017/11/12/rmaf-2017-sonore-renders-sublime-sound/ gstew 1 SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 1 hour ago, navrsale said: As soon as you converted analog to digital, you distorted it (distortion #1). Then you converted digital to analog and introduced another distortion (distortion #2). Yest it sounded good (just like that Cayin $400 amp with 10% distortion). Distortions are good sounding, that's what you are saying, and I hear ya I am with you on that one. Please stay on topic here. SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
vortecjr Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Here is a review on dagogo of the Sonore Signature Rendu SE along with a Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i7: https://www.dagogo.com/sonore-signature-rendu-se-small-green-computer-sonictransporter-17-roon-dsp-review/ SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
Popular Post vortecjr Posted June 13, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2018 These units are all made by Sonore in Boulder Colorado, USA. Barrows hand builds and tests each unit in small batches. It a really cool project and one we are very proud of....enjoy! MikeyFresh, Superdad and elcorso 2 1 SONORE computer audio | opticalRendu | ultraRendu | microRendu | Signature Rendu SE | endPoint | opticalModule DX | Power Supplies | Link to comment
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