18-Mar-2015, 20:14
Only had the 200 for two weeks now and it is just an amazing piece of kit. I have never played so much music in all of my life. Its all I do right now.
With the help of a forum member I set up the JRiver software on my lap top last night and used this as my source. It sounds fantastic. So this is just FLAC files on my NAS drive sent to the 200 via Ethernet. No streamer or network player involved. I expected to be disappointed. Not at all.
When I was looking to purchase the 200 one of the appeals was no more DACs, no more pre and power amps, no more CD players. But yes I was concerned it would not do what I wanted it to do. I honestly feel right now that I could do away with my streamer too and just have the JRiver and lap top. Never thought I would consider this route.
If I did this it would mean more money for a speaker upgrade further down the line. What would an expensive streamer add?? Does it add anything?.....although I do miss the internet radio a little.
I have had my teething problems with configuration etc, but I am one very happy man right now.
Thanks to all the people who have helped me on this forum.
With the help of a forum member I set up the JRiver software on my lap top last night and used this as my source. It sounds fantastic. So this is just FLAC files on my NAS drive sent to the 200 via Ethernet. No streamer or network player involved. I expected to be disappointed. Not at all.
When I was looking to purchase the 200 one of the appeals was no more DACs, no more pre and power amps, no more CD players. But yes I was concerned it would not do what I wanted it to do. I honestly feel right now that I could do away with my streamer too and just have the JRiver and lap top. Never thought I would consider this route.
If I did this it would mean more money for a speaker upgrade further down the line. What would an expensive streamer add?? Does it add anything?.....although I do miss the internet radio a little.
I have had my teething problems with configuration etc, but I am one very happy man right now.
Thanks to all the people who have helped me on this forum.
Devialet 200 -- Roon Nucleus-- Sonus Faber Olympica 2 -- Tellurium Q Black Speaker Cables --
Chord Qutest -- Niimbus US5 Pro Headphone amp —HifiMan HEK, Abyss 1266TC
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Chord Qutest -- Niimbus US5 Pro Headphone amp —HifiMan HEK, Abyss 1266TC
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
