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RE: SOtM SMS-200 - Kwan - 07-Jul-2017 (28-Jun-2017, 12:34)Confused Wrote: Kwan, zdenes and others, there are some very interesting posts being written on Computer Audiophile at the moment, might be worth a look: RE: SOtM SMS-200 - Confused - 29-Sep-2017 Hans Beekhuyzen goes slightly bonkers when reviewing the sMS-200Ultra, to the extent that he needs to clarify that he does not take drugs and has not had a drink for a while. Anyway, spoiler alert, I think he likes it, a lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCoFIdPLcUk SOtM SMS-200 - samsoum - 30-Sep-2017 Has anyone bought this unit and compared it to roon/air?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RE: SOtM SMS-200 - audio_engr - 02-Nov-2017 I am keen on the SotM sMS-200ultra with their upgraded PSU the sMS-500. I'm looking at the above solution from SOtM to replace my [ Macbook + Roon Air ] setup using ethernet as the preferred medium. I would be obliged if fellow members using the SOtM system could offer their inputs whether : 1. Streaming to Devialet using Ethernet and SOtM running Roon player is possible ? 2. To what degree would the SOtM sMS-200ultra + sMS-500 be superior to a macbook + Roon AIR ? 3. Any other notable inputs from fellow members on the above ... Many Thanks in advance !! RE: SOtM SMS-200 - Confused - 04-Nov-2017 (02-Nov-2017, 16:29)audio_engr Wrote: I am keen on the SotM sMS-200ultra with their upgraded PSU the sMS-500.I notice this one has been left unanswered, so although I am perhaps not the best placed person to respond (I have no experience of the sMS-200Ultra), I am happy to chime in with what I do know. Firstly, if you want to replace your Macbook and run Roon, then the sMS-200Ultra is not what you want. In principle, the sMS-200Ultra is an Ethernet to USB music renderer, so it would need to be fed by a Mac or PC running Roon. This is not entirely the case, the sMS-200Ultra can play direct from a USB hard drive, but with very basic UPnP control, but not Roon. So point by point: 1. Not possible. You would need to run Roon core on another device (say your Mac), feed Ethernet to the sMS-200, the sMS-200 would then feed the Devialet via USB. 2. From what I have read elsewhere the sMS-200Ultra is a very fine performer, for sure better than a MacBook via USB. I suspect the gap to Roon AIR would be somewhat smaller though. 3. If you want to take the computer out of your system, you would need a music server that can run Roon core. They do exist, I would suggest taking a look at the Antipodes range, not cheap but they are getting a very good reputation. There are very many ways of doing this though, alternatives like NUC's, the Sonictransporter (which would run Roon and feed a sMS-200) or maybe the Elac discovery for a more cost effective solution, although that would probably sound worse than Roon AIR. EDIT: It might be worth having a read through the good and the bad in this thread. I think the Zenith should be able to do what you want per point 1 above. https://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?tid=3853 RE: SOtM SMS-200 - thumb5 - 04-Nov-2017 (02-Nov-2017, 16:29)audio_engr Wrote: I am keen on the SotM sMS-200ultra with their upgraded PSU the sMS-500. Sorry to answer your question with another question, but: what is it about your current set-up (MacBook and Roon/AIR) that you're not happy with? That might help give a better perspective on what you're trying to achieve in changing it. RE: SOtM SMS-200 - sam1000 - 04-Nov-2017 (02-Nov-2017, 16:29)audio_engr Wrote: I am keen on the SotM sMS-200ultra with their upgraded PSU the sMS-500. Slightly different answer because I did not have ultra. I was running SMS-200 with LPS-1 Power supply and Mutec MC3+USB. I sold that front end in favor of ROON AIR. I heard bigger improvements from Shunyata gear(Denali+Sigma and Delta PCs) than the above mentioned front end. Although I would love to hear Ultra + Mutec Ref10 combination. RE: SOtM SMS-200 - audio_engr - 05-Nov-2017 (04-Nov-2017, 12:27)Confused Wrote:(02-Nov-2017, 16:29)audio_engr Wrote: I am keen on the SotM sMS-200ultra with their upgraded PSU the sMS-500.I notice this one has been left unanswered, so although I am perhaps not the best placed person to respond (I have no experience of the sMS-200Ultra), I am happy to chime in with what I do know. Thanks @Confused ... you've thrown in some ideas that I'll investigate ... RE: SOtM SMS-200 - audio_engr - 05-Nov-2017 (04-Nov-2017, 15:05)thumb5 Wrote: Sorry to answer your question with another question, but: what is it about your current set-up (MacBook and Roon/AIR) that you're not happy with? That might help give a better perspective on what you're trying to achieve in changing it. I am indeed happy with it BUT am looking at ways to better it ... RE: SOtM SMS-200 - Confused - 21-Dec-2017 A very interesting review comparing the Sonore Signature Rendu with the SOtM ‘triple set’ https://www.audiostream.com/content/audiophile-conundrum-sonore-vs-sotm |