Thanks to some input from Roon's Brian Luczkiewicz, this issue with Roon native DSD not working with the mR+Mutec is now is now clear. The reason it does not work is a lack of a Linux patch for native DSD being available for the Mutec MCS+USB. So if you run a mR + Mutec, it's DoP only if you want to run DSD, until a Linux patch come along that is.
Some comments on Guillaume's & octaviers' posts. I did look at the SGM 2015. Whilst it is undeniably impressive in many areas, it is $16,000 and USB only. Whilst this may be fine in some systems, I see this as not being good with a Devialet, where the AES/EBU input is superior to USB. (This very point was covered in the letters page of HiFi News this month)
Plus it's a similar issue with the Superkomputer, which also appears to be optimised for USB, although it does offer 'tube SPDIF' as an option. (tube SPDIF??)
This is one positive for the dCS products, at least they have AES/EBU outputs. OK, the Vivaldi is very expensive, too expensive I would say. One thing I wonder is what the results be like running a high spec PC, Roon/HQPlayer, and the dCS network bridge. This would allow all the fancy upsampling offered via HQPlayer, a decent interface, and direct connection to AES/EBU. Plus for those that already have a Mutec, you could use the Mutec as an external clock for the Network bridge, or run it in series. I have not seen any reports yet regarding the sound quality of the Network bridge, but if it is any good it does offer some interesting options and could well offer the maximum 'bang for your buck'.
Some comments on Guillaume's & octaviers' posts. I did look at the SGM 2015. Whilst it is undeniably impressive in many areas, it is $16,000 and USB only. Whilst this may be fine in some systems, I see this as not being good with a Devialet, where the AES/EBU input is superior to USB. (This very point was covered in the letters page of HiFi News this month)
Plus it's a similar issue with the Superkomputer, which also appears to be optimised for USB, although it does offer 'tube SPDIF' as an option. (tube SPDIF??)
This is one positive for the dCS products, at least they have AES/EBU outputs. OK, the Vivaldi is very expensive, too expensive I would say. One thing I wonder is what the results be like running a high spec PC, Roon/HQPlayer, and the dCS network bridge. This would allow all the fancy upsampling offered via HQPlayer, a decent interface, and direct connection to AES/EBU. Plus for those that already have a Mutec, you could use the Mutec as an external clock for the Network bridge, or run it in series. I have not seen any reports yet regarding the sound quality of the Network bridge, but if it is any good it does offer some interesting options and could well offer the maximum 'bang for your buck'.
1000 Pro - KEF Blade - iFi Zen Stream - Mutec REF10 - MC3+USB - Pro-Ject Signature 12
