28-May-2016, 17:13
(28-May-2016, 13:53)mdconnelly Wrote:(28-May-2016, 02:05)hk6230 Wrote: Hi Mike, I believe most people are aware of the potential or existing issues with AIR. Frankly, it is an option most people will prefer if it works flawlessly, unfortunately, it isn't. For me AIR2.1.3 works almost perfect but the newly public-beta AIR3.0 doesn't work too well in my environment.
I'm sure uRendu works well as it's a "wired" connection to Devialet. This can be achieved simply with an USB cable connection to Devialet, too. SQ-wise, though, is all very subjective. But, this will means more boxes for uRendu and placement of server inflexibility for direct USB connection. AIR offers us the freedom to place music server, audio renderer, and Devialet anyway in the same network, and no other boxes and/or interconnects added.
Each option has its pros and cons.
Agreed that there's plenty already said about AIR. My intent was to help new users like pdg540 avoid some of the frustration I experienced. As a newbie, I thought that my early failed attempts with AIR were problems with my network or setup. When I discovered DevialetChat and saw similar issues posted here, I actually felt a bit relieved (but yeah, a bit frustrated given the time wasted ;-)
The concept and simplicity of AIR is extremely compelling and it sounds great when it works. So yes... give AIR a try, but if it doesn't work well for you, find a solution that does. Or simply wait for the formal release of AIR 3.
AIR/WIFI is, of course, my first choice. My fingers are crossed. I'm understanding that ethernet connections also must have AIR installed and rely on it the same as WIFI? In any case, I do have an oppo 103 BDP that I will use as back up (roonless) streaming device so I shant be without. I am familiar with Sonore as I was looking at the sonic orbiter a while ago.
A quick question: If I had a Windows 10 tablet of some sort, could I run Roon (core) and AIR on it. Seems like a pretty nice, simple. portable solution.
Devialet 220. Audio Note AN-E. Macbook Pro. Mostly Tidal. Dev AIR / Ethernet. Project xpression iii.
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