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Post by John on Nov 7, 2017 21:10:28 GMT
A few weeks ago my server did a update I made the mistake of having my windows set up to fast for new builds. This meaant I could no longer use BugHead in blank screen.
Around the same time Clive was having some great results with the digione. So I ordered a digione I then saw a youtube review on the digione on youtube and the reviewer said the SOTM 200 sounded better so also decided to listen to this.
Set up is quite easy and intuitive compaired to the digione
At present I just tried it with Roon as have a 90 day free trail.
Like the pi it picks up music via the ethernet cable either streams or file based music. Its early days and still think the sound breaking in but it has more depth and detail than either my server using BugHead or the degi one, just feel a bit more to come through the guitars but this is after a few hours listen so think it will open up.
Very impressive from such a small box and can use my laptop phone or tablet to control
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 7, 2017 22:27:05 GMT
Do you have a link for some more info please John?
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Post by MartinT on Nov 7, 2017 22:31:20 GMT
John actually means the SOtM sMS-200 (yes, I know that looks like a bunch of typos). |
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 7, 2017 22:43:39 GMT
Ta
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2017 4:56:45 GMT
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SOTM 200
Nov 8, 2017 6:05:49 GMT
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2017 6:05:49 GMT
Will try it from a battery tonight
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Post by orbscure on Nov 8, 2017 10:07:54 GMT
I've been looking at these too, as well as the more expensive SOtM 200ultra, but the latter is just a touch too expensive, especially once you factor in the SOtM sPS500 PSU too (£1750 for both). I note SOtM have a PSU for the SOtM200, so both can currently be sourced for around £838... what is the tablet interface like John?
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SOTM 200
Nov 8, 2017 10:46:24 GMT
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Post by Clive on Nov 8, 2017 10:46:24 GMT
Does anyone know how the SOtM compares to the microRendu?
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SOTM 200
Nov 8, 2017 10:59:03 GMT
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2017 10:59:03 GMT
According to the video review the SOtM is better when going through a linear power supply
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SOTM 200
Nov 8, 2017 11:03:27 GMT
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2017 11:03:27 GMT
Interface is quite simple to access via the website its basic it then sends you to roon which is a nice layout 3 month trail
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SOTM 200
Nov 8, 2017 11:04:49 GMT
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2017 11:04:49 GMT
The shooster cost 240 to power it and hopefully works well from a battery
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Post by orbscure on Nov 8, 2017 11:34:13 GMT
The shooster cost 240 to power it and hopefully works well from a battery Many thanks John... I'm not a great lover of Roon (irrespective of its cost) so still use jRiver, but I'd investigate it again should I choose the SOtM route. I'm viewing some speakers on Friday, so a short term decision as to whether I ditch my Korus server for the SOtM solution will be dictated by how much better these speakers are than my AN-E's... |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 8, 2017 12:00:37 GMT
Completely unimportant comment, but I think the SOtM looks dreadful and what's with the name and the silly mixed case acronyms?
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Post by orbscure on Nov 8, 2017 13:12:10 GMT
I agree Martin, aesthetically, they look nothing special, but their small footprint and growing reputation means that they are definitely worth a try... and I'm fairly sure that SOtM stands for Sound of the Music  |
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SOTM 200
Nov 8, 2017 15:51:54 GMT
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2017 15:51:54 GMT
For what they cost I do not expect them to look good and glad the money is spent in other areas
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Post by John on Nov 8, 2017 17:38:41 GMT
I have just tried it with a 12v bike battery I use to power the Caiman and sounds slightly edgy with guitars compaired to the linear power supply
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