AudioAficionado.org  

Go Back   AudioAficionado.org > Manufacturers Forums > SilenZio

SilenZio High Performance Media Servers

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-07-2017, 08:15 PM
Jayr Jayr is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 16
Default Silenzio Questions...

Hi All,

I have a few questions about the Silenzio music server. I would like to get comments on whether the Silenzio is the right product for me given my requirements.

I have dabbled in computer is the last few years and currently am using an Acer laptop to stream Tidal/Spotify to my Devialet amp. Even though I like the SQ of Tidal, I just do not like it’s search engine and user interface. There are a bunch of albums that I cannot find on Tidal. We have been using Spotify for many years and our entire family has their own playlists and familiar with Spotify UI. At this point, I would like to upgrade to a music server with storage/ripper. I have about a 500 disc collection that I would like to rip into a music server.

Here are my requirements

- Optimized music server
- storage 1 or 2 TB
- ripper
- Roon/Tidal support
- Spotify support
- DSD (Devialet handles DOP DSD64 I think)
- USB out
- Remote app

Would the Silenzio music server do all this? From what I have read on this site, the only things I am unsure about are DOP DSD and Spotify.

Please advise.

Thanks
Jay
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-07-2017, 08:35 PM
Masterlu's Avatar
Masterlu Masterlu is online now
AA Founder, Legend AV Owner



 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: South FL & Cape Cod MA
Posts: 78,466
Default

SilenZio will do all that and more!
__________________
Ivan
FLORIDA
MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES
CAPE COD

MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES

Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-07-2017, 08:55 PM
-E-'s Avatar
-E- -E- is offline
Media Server Aficionado



 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: East Bay SF, CA
Posts: 7,055
Default

I was a bit skeptical about Spotify integration, but the app (at least on Android) and their Windows App work fairly seamlessly - you just have to be careful not to start something in JRiver/Roon while using Spotify, and also be mindful to stop whatever app is playing back if you switch to another.
__________________
Main: McIntosh XRT1K MDA1000 MC402 | JL F113 | Bryston BUC-1 | WireWorld Cabling | RGPC1200C | PPP
Office: Bel Canto S300iu 24/96 | KEF LS50 | REL R218 | WW Mini Eclipse | 18 TB Media Server
Mobile: McIntosh MX406 MDA5000 MCD4000 MCC420M | JM Lab/Focal Utopia
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-07-2017, 09:06 PM
Jayr Jayr is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 16
Default

So, for using Spotify, you use spotify’s iOS app to control playback from the Silenzio? Is Spotify integrated into the JRiver UI? Can Spotify playlists be integrated into JRiver playlists?

I guess I need to look at what the JRiver UI looks like.

Thanks,
Jay
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-07-2017, 09:18 PM
-E-'s Avatar
-E- -E- is offline
Media Server Aficionado



 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: East Bay SF, CA
Posts: 7,055
Default

Spotify has their own UI, they really don't like to play well with others. They even rejected Roon.

So your Silenzio would be set to run the main apps (JRiver or Roon, and then Spotify) and just remember to stop playback in one before you go to another via the remote apps (JRemote for JRiver, and the iOS versions of Roon and Spotify).
__________________
Main: McIntosh XRT1K MDA1000 MC402 | JL F113 | Bryston BUC-1 | WireWorld Cabling | RGPC1200C | PPP
Office: Bel Canto S300iu 24/96 | KEF LS50 | REL R218 | WW Mini Eclipse | 18 TB Media Server
Mobile: McIntosh MX406 MDA5000 MCD4000 MCC420M | JM Lab/Focal Utopia
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-07-2017, 11:26 PM
kaarmstrong kaarmstrong is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Northwest USA
Posts: 232
Default

Jay,
I can't speak for using Spotify with the Silenzio since I have Tidal but my experience using Jremote with the Silenzio has been very good. It is quite fast and works well. It is the most reliable system I have used among the 3 I have owned. Oh and most importantly it sounds very good. Plus if you do have a problem, E provides impeccable customer service. He is just a call, text or email away.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-08-2017, 03:41 PM
Jayr Jayr is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 16
Default

Kaarmstrong,

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Silenzio.

Just yesterday I was using Roon/Tidal on my laptop. SQ is awesome but confirmed that the Tidal search engine truly sucks even though Roon/Tidal integration is very good. For example, “discovering” jazz comes up with some 10 artists and clicking on “All Artists” just comes up with 2. What’s up with that? Same with albums playlists etc..

With Silenzio, how does Spotify work? Does the desktop app run all the time and I can connect to it using the iOS app for remote? What happens when I need to switch to Roon? If I understand Mr. E, I need to shut down Spotify and then start Roon. How do you do this? Is there a dedicated iOS app to control the Silenzio?

This is what is confusing for me. I apologize if these are silly questions but I am trying to understand my usage of a music server like Silenzio.

Thanks
Jay
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-08-2017, 07:36 PM
-E-'s Avatar
-E- -E- is offline
Media Server Aficionado



 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: East Bay SF, CA
Posts: 7,055
Default

The core apps on Silenzio are still "running" but only one initiates playback at any given time (from your own finger on your iOS device), thus allowing Exclusive Mode over your USB Sound Device (like your Devialet). You'd simply stop playback on one then start playback on another via the remote app (Spotify iOS or JRemote or Roon iOS, depending on your flavor of choice).

And yes, there are several ways to control Silenzio as if you were directly looking at the desktop. You'd use this during the ripping and whatever support would be required.
__________________
Main: McIntosh XRT1K MDA1000 MC402 | JL F113 | Bryston BUC-1 | WireWorld Cabling | RGPC1200C | PPP
Office: Bel Canto S300iu 24/96 | KEF LS50 | REL R218 | WW Mini Eclipse | 18 TB Media Server
Mobile: McIntosh MX406 MDA5000 MCD4000 MCC420M | JM Lab/Focal Utopia
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Audioaficionado.org tested by Norton Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:37 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
©Copyright 2009-2023 AudioAficionado.org.Privately owned, All Rights Reserved.
Audio Aficionado Sponsors
AudioAficionado Subscriber
AudioAficionado Subscriber
Inspire By Dennis Had
Inspire By Dennis Had
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Wyred4Sound
Wyred4Sound
Dragonfire Acoustics
Dragonfire Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
Esoteric
Esoteric
AC Infinity
AC Infinity
JL Audio
JL Audio
Add Powr
Add Powr
Accuphase - Soulution
Accuphase - Soulution
Audio by E
Audio by E
Canton
Canton
Bryston
Bryston
WireWorld Cables
WireWorld Cables
Stillpoints
Stillpoints
Bricasti Design
Bricasti Design
Furutech
Furutech
Shunyata Research
Shunyata Research
Legend Audio & Video
Legend Audio & Video