Sonore opticalRendu [SFP]

Sonore opticalRendu

The Sonore opticalRendu project is an extension of the microRendu and ultraRendu projects that came before it. The design is inspired by audiophile gear and meant to bring grace and simplicity to a microcomputer. The original microRendu was very small and intended to be hidden out of sight behind your other gear. The opticalRendu can be

powered by your favorite power supply. The opticalRendu has optical Ethernet input and USB-Audio output with all the connectors located on the rear of the unit for easy cable routing. The opticalRendu utilizes a new proprietary printed circuit board with only the essential components and many updates to match its optical designation. The best way to connect the opticalRendu to a USB device is via your favorite USB cable. The opticalRendu is easy to configure, accepts streams from various sources, and includes our latest version of our operating system Sonicorbiter.

The opticalRendu is systemOptique Certified.

Selectable Output Modes

Mode #1 – SqueezeLite Output – This output works with any Logitech Media Server and compatible controllers. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD.
Mode #2 – ShairPort Output – This is an AirPlay emulator that utilizes streams sent to it from a compatible source. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM.
Mode #3 – MPD/DLNA Output:
Mode #3a – DLNA Output – This output utilizes streams from UPnP/DLNA servers and controllers. This output can be configured as an OpenHome renderer. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD.
Mode #3b – MPD Output – This output is intended to work with an SMB mount. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD.
Mode #3c – Songcast Output – This output accepts streams from your computer running Linn Songcast. The application is in Beta form.
Mode #4 – HQ Player NAA Output – This output utilizes streams from Signalyst’s HQ Player running on your computer. Digital signal processing is performed by HQ Player and then asynchronously streamed to the Network Audio Adapter (NAA) output. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD.
Mode #5 – RoonReady Output – This output utilizes streams from Roon. This output supports true gapless playback of PCM, DSD/DoP, and native DSD.
Mode #6 – Spotify Connect Output – This output can be controlled by your computer or tablet running the Spotify application. This application is based on librespot which is an open source client library for Spotify. The application is in Beta form.

Software Features

• Supports the following PCM sample rates up to: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, and 768kHz
• Supports the following DSD sample rates up to: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
• POP free DSD/PCM transitions
• Not all USB devices or output modes support the maximum sample rate of the unit
• RoonReady certified
• Audirvana Plus certified
• Running Logitech Media Server locally allows playback of local radio stations and streaming service
• Logitech Media Server allows you to use the unit as a UPNP server in combination with Drive Mounter
• The Software Manager that allows you to install and uninstall apps as needed
• BubbleUPnP Server app allows any renderer to take advantage of the OhMedia – OpenHome protocol
• OhMedia – OpenHome protocol allows the Linn Kinsky and Linn Kazoo Apps with playlist support to be used as controllers
• Supports Tidal and Qobuz lossless streaming in Squeezelite output mode and DLNA output mode
• Native DSD is supported on select DACs
• The unit is controlled via third-party apps on your mobile device and on your computer
• Based on Sonicorbiter, closed source and open source (GPLv2)

Hardware Features

• Eleven (11) high-quality ultra low noise linear regulators
• Two (2) fixed frequency high-quality ultra low jitter FEMTO oscillators
• External power input jack
• SFP cage / SFP optical transceiver for network connection
• USB-A audio output connector
• Micro SD port for the operating system
• Multicore processor with DDR3 RAM
• Power input: 2A peak current and 1.5A continuous current at 6-9 VDC output, we advise to not go above 8 VDC
• Power connector: 2.1mm x 5.5mm (center +)
• Dimension without rubber feet: 1.181″(H)x4.331″(W)x4.409″(D)
• Sonore opticalRendu standard rear faceplate

Includes: opticalRendu, SFP Fiber Transceiver, Rubber Feet (4), Warranty Information, Product Set-Up Instructions

Power supply

A power supply is not included unless you add one above. We recommend using a Sonore Linear Power Supply or a SGC Linear Power Supply to feed this device. Please check the links to these products below.