Mutec MC-3+ USB

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My MC-3+USB arrived two days ago. I've yet to use a AES/EBU cable to connect to the 250 Pro (I sold the D-110 I had last year) so I am looking for a new cable. At the moment I use an SPDIF cable with BNC on one end.
The sound with the microRendu/LPS-1 in front is simply marvellous already even if the Mutec needs more break-in. I am using LMS/squeezelite, but now that Roon 1.3 is out I'll switch over during a couple of weeks. I am playing without room correction at the moment. Hope I can finally retire LMS and BrutefirDRC.

Thx for sharing. What are the differences you observed with and without Mutec? I'm on a fence with Mutec+sms200 combination with Devialet soundcard on the horizon, so it would be very help if you share your experience. Also, what are you planning to use for room correction?

Well, first impressions are very positive. A distinct reduction in "digital" character and better separation and cleaner dynamic expression, but also darker or warmer sound. It is definitely too early to be certain though. I started using the upgraded 250 just two weeks ago so it's still breaking in and the Mutec is brand new! I've actually just set up the whole system again after a major rebuild of parts of our flat.
I use Audiolense to create RC filters. I've used Audiolense since early 2011 and get very good results from it. I am playing without RC now because I want as good sound as possible before I do measurements and create new filters.

EDIT: I should add that I doubt I will use the new card unless Devialet either 1) supply AIR as open source so it can be used with head less linux and/or 2) provides for Roon RAAT. DLNA is not for me and I would never play music from a PC or MAC desktop