USB optical cable : stunning IF powered & implemented correctly

[CJH]

I plug my Slimrun from laptop into an Uptone IsoRegen to get added power isolation. Both are powered by MP Audio supplies. Works well. I compared this to using an Ultra Rendu (powered by MP Audio) and preferred the Slimrun. YMMV

CJH

[CJH]

tgb: 

Yes. I had used a Micro Rendu + Iso Regen for at least 3 years and was dead set on getting either an Ultra Rendu ($875) or Optical Rendu ($1295) when funds allowed. In the mean time, I read about the Slimrun ($135) on Whatsthebestforum and thought I'd give it a try--with good results. A friend with an expensive music system bought an Aries G2 to replace his Ultra Rendu, so he let me borrow the UR for a couple months. The Ultra + Iso Regen was better than the Micro + Iso Regen, but in my setup, not as good as the direct connection from laptop to Topping D70 using the Slimrun + IsoRegen with outboard power supply. Yes, I did try comparisons without the Iso Regen--the difference is not huge, but certainly apparent on the first song played. No switching back and forth necessary.  I use HQplayer and upsample to either 705PCM or 256 DSD.

CJH