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I used to have a computer audio rig consisting of: MacBook pro, Amarra, Empirical Audio Off ramp 4, and Overdrive dac. I thought it sounded too analytical and had a digital edge to it. Plus I got sick and tired of all the little problems that go along with it (freezes, drop outs, updates, etc). For me, the Salk streamer sounded better, minus all the hassles, and way more fun to use. Plus Jim's customer service is one of the best in this industry. I don't have any experience with Lumin or Aurender, so can't comment on that.
[You can keep you computer and add a Sonore microRendu.GeorgeGeorge - or anyone - I currently use a Mac Mini playing music from an attached external drive using J River. Does the Micro Rendu get inserted between the Mac Mini and my DAC, or does it take the place of my Mac Mini? Thanks
I can personally vouch for the Salk Stream Player. I was using a PC with JRiver and Lampizator and got tired of playing around with the many settings of JRiver to make it sound right. Way too fussy for me. I found that temporarily disabling the Anti-Virus actually helped it the most.Then I bought Jim's StreamPlayer and have been happy with it playing both PCM and DSD.Vinh Vu
So you are using the Streamers MPAD app to play tunes? I much prefer JRiver interface than the MPAD interface. MPAD is a little clunky to me. I wonder how JRiver would sound on the Streamer...
I'm surprised you're not a Roon user.
I'm old school selfish - I want to own it, rip it, control my destiny. So I have never understood the attraction for the music streaming services. Eventually I'll come around.I'm actually very much attached to the user interface of JRiver and how easy it is to find my collections, build playlists on the fly, and sort music. Now if it is not up to snuff as far as sound goes then that will give me cramps. Good to hear about the JRiver possibility. I want to own a Streamer, but need JRiver and don't have the spare cash with the kitchen remodel and upcoming college tuition costs.