MicroRendu 1.4 vs 1.5

[R1200CL]

6 hours ago, DancingSea said:

Aloha,

 

To my understanding, the 1.4 has a better clock, but the new 1.5 has a number of other improvements including the OpticalRendu’s buffer.  Setting all technical theory aside, has anyone done an A/B listening test to compare the two versions? Small Green Computers claims the 1.5 is overall better.  Curious what the consigliere here has experienced. 
 

Be Well,

Thanks

 The 1.4 is best. It’s almost like an ultraRendu. The 1.5 is entry level for new customers. 
Sonore could discontinued the ultraRendu and add a better clock to the 1.5. 

Don’t add to much attention to those buffers. Your DAC probably have buffers as well, so you’re covered.
You can search thread magic of buffers. 

 

Who knows, maybe in one year, there will be a black version 1.6 on Black Friday as happened before with 1.3. (Yes, it was only black). 
 

Those that won’t the best, should purchase the opticalRendu. (Without Sonore’s rebranded Chinese PS). 
Their own in-house made 7VDC PS is good. 

[R1200CL]

6 hours ago, DancingSea said:

Have actually listened to the 1.5?

No. As an owner of the 1,4, your possible upgrade ought to be the opticalRendu, maybe powered by a Paul Hynes SR4T. Don’t consider the 1.5 version. Read second post in link above. (“The microRendu v1.4 is a nice unit...I would hold on to it.”)

[R1200CL]

I adviced my friend to purchase that one as well. 😀

 

It’s a no brainer. You will get the same money back if you sell it. 

[R1200CL]

On 1/28/2021 at 9:49 PM, Boniccie said:

I have the 1.4 with the 2.8SW and I also now have the 1.5 both powered with ifi PS, i hear no difference! Both sound identical to my ears. 

You should really consider Uptone LPS 1.2. Remember there’s a money back guarantee. Enjoy the music. 

[R1200CL]

1 hour ago, Boniccie said:

I am absolutely considering it. I am sure it will beat my small green computer lps.