24-Dec-2016, 11:58
I'm with Rufus! I know that Melco were talking to Roon a while back and my understanding is that they did get Roon running on a Melco. The problem was that the processor power was too low, I think Melco argued it would be OK, but Roon were reluctant to support an installation that would give a poor user experience. The fact is Melco Roon ready never happened. So why not make a new model Melco with a bit more processor grunt, it is not exactly expensive these days? Do Melco need Roon? (or similar) I'd say yes, judging by the lack of progress on their own app.
Also, to my ears, the AES/EBU input to a Devialet is superior to USB.
I really liked many aspects of the N1Z sound quality, quite exceptional, but for me it was let down by a slight deficit in bass definition, which I have subsequently found to be more of an issue with the Devialet's USB implementation, rather than the source itself.
In my mind, I had imagined a new model Melco with more processing power and AES output. This new model is a big disappointment. Not a problem for me though, I just won't be buying one.
Also, to my ears, the AES/EBU input to a Devialet is superior to USB.
I really liked many aspects of the N1Z sound quality, quite exceptional, but for me it was let down by a slight deficit in bass definition, which I have subsequently found to be more of an issue with the Devialet's USB implementation, rather than the source itself.
In my mind, I had imagined a new model Melco with more processing power and AES output. This new model is a big disappointment. Not a problem for me though, I just won't be buying one.
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