Upsampling in Roon 1.3

[Confused]

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 interesting points there. However does anyone know if the dCS Network Bridge supports HQ Player's NAA mode? 

Not sure I would want to plug in a big noisy high spec PC into the the Network Bridge via USB so unless this option is available...

Come to think of it when are we going to get some field reports of the Network Bridge? Which dealers have the unit on demo? (I'm getting impatient here as you can see   )

What about good ol' AIR 3.0.2? Can't we just run Roon and HQPlayer on a souped up i7 Windows 10 machine and stream to the Devialet via AIR? Those worried about intra ethernet electrical noise contamination can always chuck in an optical bridge? I wonder if this wouldn't be the ultimate solution? Hang on... I know, I know! 

And before anyone asks I don't own a PC! 

Guillaume

The Network Bridge is 'Roon Ready' but does this necessarily confirm compatibility with HQPlayer NAA?  A very good question! 

I know both Martins Hifi and Oxford audio have the Network Bridge on demo, but I'm guessing we are all waiting for the new Devialet streamer board, which will undoubtibly crush the opposition without mercy!  (or not, but it will at least offer a reference point for dealer demos)

Of course, if the Network Bridge is not NAA compatible, there is always the alternative of the microRendu + Mutec combination, and I've already got that one!