Grimm MU-1 server review - A new force in digital source?
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Hi, the Jorma AES sounds transparent and fast with good resolution and little coloration. But I don't feel it is bright.
It is not a warm and voluptuous cable, some people may feel it is on the lean side. And this is what I am looking for.
Hi All
I have watched and read the many reviews regarding the MU1 and it does seem to be an amazing digital source.
I think I have read comments regarding the AES/Coaxial S/PDIF output and feeding the DAC of your choice. Do users prefer a NOS DAC fed by the MU1 or are there users out there feeding an UpSampling DAC and getting amazing results?
I would be very interested to know if it makes sense feeding a UpSampling DAC with the MU1 given what the MU1 is already doing (magic) with the digital files it plays?
Many thanks in advance
I have watched and read the many reviews regarding the MU1 and it does seem to be an amazing digital source.
I think I have read comments regarding the AES/Coaxial S/PDIF output and feeding the DAC of your choice. Do users prefer a NOS DAC fed by the MU1 or are there users out there feeding an UpSampling DAC and getting amazing results?
I would be very interested to know if it makes sense feeding a UpSampling DAC with the MU1 given what the MU1 is already doing (magic) with the digital files it plays?
Many thanks in advance
I have only heard the MU1 with my own DAC, which has "asynchronous upsampling to 3.125MHz/32 bit" according to Mola Mola's website. The combination is very musically engaging and I listen many hours every day to all kinds of music (Roon + Qobuz provides a wide selection). Of course, the only way to find out is with an in-home demo. If you are a Roon user, the MU1 is worth trying.Hi All
I have watched and read the many reviews regarding the MU1 and it does seem to be an amazing digital source.
I think I have read comments regarding the AES/Coaxial S/PDIF output and feeding the DAC of your choice. Do users prefer a NOS DAC fed by the MU1 or are there users out there feeding an UpSampling DAC and getting amazing results?
I would be very interested to know if it makes sense feeding a UpSampling DAC with the MU1 given what the MU1 is already doing (magic) with the digital files it plays?
Many thanks in advance
Many thanks for the info.
Yes, I would definitely contact the reseller regarding a home demo before I would commit.
I am not a Roon user, I use UPnP (10 years now) and Burmester server/control point for navigation which I love too and gives me everything I need. Going forward, I might give Roon a try and I know at present MU1 works with Roon. Lets see.
A dedicated MU1 (and LS1) owner posted this link on Audiophilestyle.
Very interesting if you wonder how Eelco Grimm got involved in audio and what motivates him: https://www.audiokeyreviews.com/interviews-1/eelco-grimm
Very interesting if you wonder how Eelco Grimm got involved in audio and what motivates him: https://www.audiokeyreviews.com/interviews-1/eelco-grimm
Great story behind the company, philosophy, and transparency of upcoming products. They are no where near trying to boil the ocean. Keep it tight and build forward on their successes.
I do want to try the LS1be with subs. That would really scratch my itch to integrate low frequencies in my shared room.
I do want to try the LS1be with subs. That would really scratch my itch to integrate low frequencies in my shared room.
Wow. Tambaqui getting fed from the MU1. Jitter-free digital…it all makes sense! LOL!
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That is how I understand it (and hear it): once the jitter is low enough you have music. As Eelco Grimm mentions in the interview, Grimm Audio built their own jitter analyzer so that the could actually test the very low jitter.Wow. Tambaqui getting fed from the MU1. Jitter-free digital…it all makes sense! LOL!
Hopefully, there is room for further improvement. Just as the case that very, very good Class D has advanced even further (would like to hear/compare some of the latest).
To combine a streamer and DDC is brilliant and convenient. Will be interesting to see how the MU2 (streamer/DDC/DAC) develops.
New firmware is available
Last but not least, this update brings many improvements to prepare for the next big update that will make the MU1 an official Roon End Point and adds more streaming options.
New MU1 firmware v1.5.0 - Grimm Audio
We love to introduce you to the new MU1 V1.5.0 firmware. Over six months of work went into this release. A lot of improvements were done ‘under the hood’, preparing for a feature rich release mid 2023. But we also added some highly-requested functions, the beta testers loved it. All new...
www.grimmaudio.com
Last but not least, this update brings many improvements to prepare for the next big update that will make the MU1 an official Roon End Point and adds more streaming options.
Went live two days ago. Installed it following the instructions without any problem.
Issues here. It installed easily enough. It doesn't work very well. Long breaks between tracks, many starting 7 seconds or more into the song. Bah. Reboot didn't help. New mouse cable perhaps? I am sad.
The new-in-the-box MU1 I had for audition would "play" a Roon track for seven seconds, then skip to the next track, and the issue would repeat endlessly. "Play" in quotes because there would be no sound from the MU1 during those seven seconds.
In contrast, my other streamers played Roon without problem during the same time period, so it wasn't a problem with my network.
I don't know what firmware version was installed in the MU1, but I assume it was whatever was current at the time.
I told the dealer, LA Pro Audio, I would be interested in another audition when the problem was resolved, and I never heard back. This was two months ago. It was a very disappointing experience.
https://analogaudio-mn.com/ provided an in-home demo for me and are very familiar with MU1 (assuming you are in the US). Hopefully, Paul has a unit available.
MU1 is incredibly stable. Still loving this combo. I tried experimenting with different power cables to the MU1 and it’s quite difficult for me to search for any changes.
Also on the subject of the Tambaqui, I started using it on the default 6V output and to my amp. I was dutifully thinking 2V output over single ended was the de facto standard. Hell to the nah…! Tying back the MU1 I also ticked the 3db headroom option and man the combo is just exquisite
Also on the subject of the Tambaqui, I started using it on the default 6V output and to my amp. I was dutifully thinking 2V output over single ended was the de facto standard. Hell to the nah…! Tying back the MU1 I also ticked the 3db headroom option and man the combo is just exquisite
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