USB Regen from UpTone

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Great, very interesting! I use Ethernet to connect to the D, so it's not something I would get right now, but maybe if SQ becomes better than Air-ETH, then it looks like a no-brainer at all... Have you been able to compare both inputs, or read anything where this comparison has been done? Also, how much impact would you think this device have in a setup where a higher quality source as an Aurender x100 or similar is used?

Thanks!


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MBPro 2008 > Dev 120 > KEF LS50. Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I have relatively little experience with AIR as I usually got white noise within minutes. If I try to compare with my memory of sound from AIR-ETH  I'd say that USB with Regen is definitely on par. Air is very good and has a relaxed kind of presentation. Regen is very dynamic, but at the same time also relaxed and sort of give you direct access to the performers intent with the music. Here I also refer to what I hear using Jplay6 of course.
A description like this is has too many variables to be reliable so ultimately you'll have to listen to the Regen in your own system.
As for your Aurender question I think I responded to Rufus further up the thread on the value of a Regen with a Melco. Should be quite similar