27-Jun-2017, 10:08
(25-Jun-2017, 20:45)zdenes Wrote: You cannot replace the SMS-200 with a TX-USBultra as that is not a streamer but a USB hub with a good clock (same as in the SMS-200 ultra). You can keep the SMS-200 and add a TX-USBultra but then you will have two boxes and of course, you will need one more USB cable (a few hundred more dollars to burn). And...you will want a good quality power supply for the TX-USBultra too. So you'll be spending a lot more money than just getting a SMS-200 ultra. Adding an external clock to the Mutec is probably a good idea, especially their own Ref 10 but that is 3600 euros. I would definitely wait for reviews first.
What I mean replace is comparison of SQ between below 3 route :
1. NUC Roon server -> sms-200 -> mutec mc3 USB -> Devialet
2. NUC Roon server -> sms-200 -> tX-USBultra -> Devialet
3. NUC Roon server -> sotm tX-USBultra -> Devialet
I'm current setup is route 1 , switching to route 2 will cost me small amount of money, and route 3 cause me the least.
Roon HQP > sotm sms-200 > mutec (Cybershaft) > 220 Pro > Cardas Cygnus > Avalon IDEA
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