Latest Reviews
Streamer Shoot-Out: Allo, Bluesound, Cambridge Audio, Innuos, Sonore, Sonos, Yamaha by Simon Price of 13th Note HiFi Reviews - May 24, 2021
Sonore opticalRendu network bridge and streamer by Hans Beekhuyzen - April 17, 2020
Hans Beekhuyzen does a deep dive on the opticalRendu
Audiogon Forum Review: Review of STi5 server (Small Green Computer) and Signature Series Rendu renderer (Sonore) - March 28th, 2019
Of course I'd expected a major improvement; but this was more like dying and going to heaven. Every aspect of performance was radically improved, such that experience of listening to and appreciating music was completely transformed.
How To Optimize Digital Streaming With Optical Fiber
A Better Way To Stream - July 17th, 2020
"The Sonore OpticalModule was designed specifically for high-end audio applications, and features a considerably higher-specification ultra-low-jitter femto-oscillator (i.e., “clock”) and four high-quality, ultra-low-noise linear regulators."
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/how-to-optimize-digital-streaming-with-optical-fiber/
Audiophile 5: Sonore opticalRendu in 5 Minutes - by Chris Connaker - Audiophile Style - January 10th, 2019
Audio News: A video tutorial – sonicTransporter and ultraRendu - Dagogo.com - January 2019
"The result is a music server and operating system specifically designed for audio, combined with the top of the line music player, using the air gap filtering benefits of Ethernet, to provide amazing audio quality to your DAC."
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Sonore Signature Rendu SE & Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i7 for Roon DSP Review - Dagogo.com - by: Doug Schroeder - June 8th, 2018
"I made a good step upward from the Mac Mini by moving to the StreamPlayer III. Now, with the sonicTransporter and Rendu SE I have made another substantial step upward. The two-component, very high speed, high quality digital playback of the combination is most rewarding. I strongly recommend it, and I will be seeking to make it my digital source for reviewing going forward."
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The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel - May 25th, 2018
Hans Beekhuyzen reviews the sonicTransporter i5. Click below to watch:
The Absolute Sound - March 14th, 2018
Vade Forrester reviews the microRendu. Click Here to read the review.
Computer Audiophile - January 4th, 2017
Computer Audiophile 2017 Readers Choice Awards Winner. Learn more about where the ultraRendu finished.
Digital Audio Review - July 16th, 2017
Classier! Sonore’s ultraRendu takes digital audio higher still
"...This lends the ultraRendu the upper hand with musical intensity — again, without the side-effect of greater tension. Vocals especially, they really lean in. More so than with the microRendu....." John H. Darko - digitalaudioreview.net
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Digital Audio Review - May 2nd, 2017
Sonore microRendu software update adds Spotify Connect
"Several reasons why Spotify addition to the Sonore microRendu this week might be seen as a Big Deal™. As one part of a v2.5 update to the Small Green Computer-developed Sonicorbiter operating system and de/activated via its web interface, the microRendu now offers an additional output mode: Spotify Connect. A win for pragmatists (like me) who bowl in through the front door and want to cut their iPhone-headphone listening immediately over to the main rig.." John H. Darko - digitalaudioreview.net
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Digital Audio Review - January 27th, 2017
"The Sonore streamer (microRendu) lends music greater separation, more avidity, richer tonality, more micro-dynamic alertness but, perhaps paradoxically, delivered with a greater sense of ease." John H. Darko - digitalaudioreview.net
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2016 Computer Audiophile Overall Product of the Year - microRendu
Computer Audiophile - December 12th, 2016
"The Sonore microRendu is the hottest piece of hardware in HiFi. It's versatile while avoiding the jack of all trades moniker. The microRendu was custom designed and built to deliver USB audio in the most pristine way possible, and it accomplishes this goal magnificently. Versatile software with uncompromising inflexible hardware is a great combination...."
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Audiostream Review of the sonicTransporter i5 - July 14th, 2016
I did hear a difference and that difference was immediately recognizable and not subtle. With the sonicTransporter in my system, music sounds more natural, more fully-formed, and more engaging. Subtle musical nuance came through with more emotional impact when listening with the sonic Transporter in my system making music that much more...gripping. That much more live-like.. Michael Lavorgna - audiostream.com
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Audiostream Review of the microRendu - June 30th, 2016
If you own a USB DAC and want to play network-attached music through it, the Sonore microRendu is currently the best option I've come across—regardless of price. If that doesn't make your computer-audio-music-loving heart bulge with delight, I don't know what will. Michael Lavorgna - audiostream.com
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Computer Audiophile Review of the microRendu (part 2) - June 10th, 2016
"the microRendu enabled all the music to shine in its best light. I don't believe I've had a sonically better source connected to my system at any time." Chris Connaker - computeraudiophile.com
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The Hans Beekhuyzen youtube Channel - REVIEW: SONORE MICRORENDU Networked Audio Adapter - May 13, 2016
"The shockingly good Sonore microRendu networked audio adapter is versatile and extremely good sounding." - Hans Beekhuyzen
audiostream.com - May 10, 2016
"First impressions: Wow!"
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Computer Audiophile Review of the microRendu (part 1) - April 28th, 2016
"I can unequivocally say that with the microRendu in place, my audio system has never sounded better than right now." Chris Connaker - computeraudiophile.com
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NewsWatch review of the microJukebox - December, 2015
microJukebox – Hi-Tech CD Ripper | NewsWatch Review from NewsWatch Television on Vimeo.