

I only tried the USB and Bluetooth paths peripherally since nothing here changed from the first Network. I disabled all sonic alterations in Roon and the Network II. LAN wiring was compliments of AudioQuest Vodka. My sonic comments used a wired router connection, source was a Roon Nucleus with Western Digital Blue SSD and Qobuz high-rez subscription streaming via Roon.
AUDIOPHILES BY QOBUZ STREAMING TO S2 UPGRADE
Theoretically one might look at 3 rd-party linear supplies for an upgrade path but in the owner's manual, Lindemann are super strict that only the included PSU may be used. The wall wart remains the same 'medical-grade' affair as the predecessor's to guarantee effective isolation from the AC mains down to 10µV of noise. With Denon AH-D7200 and Meier Audio Corda Classic. Bluetooth remains the 4.2 standard of the A2DP format which is fluent in SBC and AAC to suffice for quick 'n' easy connection to smartphones. Virtually essential for a modern audiophile network player is Roon Ready certification which the Network II ticks off to exploit that popular ecosystem and integrate with complex multi-room systems with non-Lindemann gear.

Internet radio and podcasts en masse are at hand with Airable Service. Tidal Connect is already on the map and will be added shortly. There's evergreen Spotify including Connect and Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz and Highresaudio. Possible partners on the streaming dance floor which integrate with the Lindemann app remain unchanged.
