Interchange Renderer vs Bricasti Design M5
The M5's dsd support is DSD128 against the Interchange Renderer's None, its height 51 mm against 63.5 mm, its depth 216 mm against 165.1 mm, and its width 203 mm against 114.3 mm.
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Interchange Renderer
Empirical AudioDigitalStreamers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,999
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Interchange Renderer
The Empirical Audio Interchange is an Ethernet-based network renderer designed to feed a DAC directly from a router or switch without a direct computer connection. It is positioned as an alternative to USB that is simpler to use and intended to deliver very low jitter, with support for DLNA/UPnP and Open Home playback software; with a Sonore UPnP Bridge it can also be used with Roon. The unit provides active S/PDIF coaxial, AES/EBU, and I2S outputs in both RJ-45 and HDMI formats, and it uses a Hynes-based Dynamo linear power supply. Empirical Audio lists the Interchange at $2,999 plus shipping, with a 30-day money-back audition period and a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- DSD Support
- none
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Ethernet
- Digital Outputs
- S/PDIF coaxial, AES/EBU, I2S
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
- Other Services
- DLNA, UPnP
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 114.3 × 63.5 × 165.1 mm (W × H × D)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions