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Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music - kylevuong - 23-Oct-2018 Hi guys, I just got my Devialet Expert 200 and recently joined the forum. Last night I have tried it with Roon AIR and get good result. The system currently includes: Devialet Expert 200 QNAP NAS (only store music) SonicTransporter i5 (running Roon Server/Core) Both Devialet and SonicTransporter connected to the same router via ethernet cable. At the moment I can stream music via Roon flawlessly, no dropouts etc. However I cannot stream Spotify, Airplay because this is not a “Pro” version. So I found a solution with the AppleTV (old generation) which has Optical audio, I tried to connect it with the Devialet and it works as well. Basically I can now stream Airplay and Spotify from my phone to the Devialet. My problem is I want to separate my music, for example Roon & NAS will store all high-res, DSD files, I will only use Roon for critical listening. Apart from that I store pop music, mp3… to my phone, and I also stream music from Spotify. I’m thinking of adding a Network bridge player, like a Auralic Aries. This way the Auralic takes responsibility of all streaming, also acting as Roon ready player, and stream Spotify and Airplay from my phone. This way I won’t have to change the input back and forth while playing Roon and Spotify. I want to ask a few questions:
Thank you for reading. RE: Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music - Hifi_swlon - 23-Oct-2018 I really wouldn’t bother getting an Aries for Spotify and Airplay - seems like changing input is a simple enough thing! RE: Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music - kylevuong - 23-Oct-2018 But in terms of sound quality, do you think the Aries is better than the AppleTV? RE: Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music - Hifi_swlon - 23-Oct-2018 You’d think so, but I’ve never had one - there are a few users here though. I honestly don’t think it’ll make a difference with Spotify as a source though. RE: Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music - Paperman - 24-Oct-2018 (23-Oct-2018, 22:46)kylevuong Wrote: But in terms of sound quality, do you think the Aries is better than the AppleTV? I have a D200, an Apple TV and I had a Aries too. The Aries is far better that ATV., the best connection, for my experience, is the AES input (better than USB). The apple device stream only in 48/24, it's a good choice for mp3/spotify. RE: Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music - kylevuong - 25-Oct-2018 (24-Oct-2018, 11:59)Paperman Wrote:(23-Oct-2018, 22:46)kylevuong Wrote: But in terms of sound quality, do you think the Aries is better than the AppleTV? Thanks for your reply. Can you let me know if you use both AppleTV and Aries for streaming airplay/spotify? Do you think AES input to the Devialet is better than ethernet cable? RE: Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music - Paperman - 25-Oct-2018 (25-Oct-2018, 06:23)kylevuong Wrote:(24-Oct-2018, 11:59)Paperman Wrote:(23-Oct-2018, 22:46)kylevuong Wrote: But in terms of sound quality, do you think the Aries is better than the AppleTV? I try these inputs in different configurations: the AES with the Aries (full femto) and the ethernet with a NUC as Roon/Rock server only. Yes, the Aries>AES sound a little better, but I like more the "minimalism" of the devialet stand alone without other gear connected (except for the turntable), so this is now my choice. I use the ATV as A/V and airplay inputs only. I don't have spotify but sometimes I use it with Tidal, with good SQ but nothing like the other digital inputs. Alberto |