Reviewed by Hans Beekhuyzen
Mano mk3 supporta uscite digitali RCA o BNC SPDIF o AES/EBU e IIS HDMI. IIS consente al DAC di derivare una temporizzazione sincrona a bassissimo jitter dei dati seriali che verranno configurati per la trasmissione. Due orologi femto ultra low jitter, la serie Crystek 957, sono applicati per una gestione del segnale estremamente dettagliata e una temporizzazione esatta.
Streaming di fascia alta da qualsiasi smartphone, tavolo o PC o un laptop o qualsiasi dispositivo wireless a portata di mano. Ciò rende l’esperienza di ascolto molto più semplice senza compromettere la qualità del suono. Mano Streamer è la sorgente di streaming definitiva per qualsiasi DAC che supporti SPDIF coassiale o ingressi HDMI IIS. IIS consente al DAC di derivare una temporizzazione sincrona a bassissimo jitter dei dati seriali che verranno configurati per la trasmissione. Due orologi femto sono applicati per una gestione del segnale estremamente dettagliata della temporizzazione esatta e del basso jitter grazie a questi orologi estremamente precisi alimentati da regolatori discreti a basso rumore (nV).
ALIMENTATORE FARAD SUPER3
Una circuiteria ben progettata, un design PCB intelligente, componenti di grado A, un robusto alloggiamento in alluminio e l’unità per far emergere qualcosa di speciale in qualsiasi sistema audio compensano un alimentatore lineare supercondensatore elegante e potente con un ingombro molto ridotto che troverà posto anche nel più piccolo degli ambienti.
Non si tratta di inserire alcuni componenti premium e aspettarsi un successo immediato. Devono lavorare in armonia per ottenere un risultato ottimale. Tutto inizia con un concetto chiaro di obiettivi, come raggiungerli e test scrupolosi: dalle misurazioni e da molte ore di ascolto.
USCITE DIGITALI
- I2S HDMI – Elaborazione del segnale LVDS (PS-AUDIO “STANDARD”) – Compatibile con tutti i DAC Holo, Singxer, Matrix e Audio-GD)
- RCA SPDIF – 0,5 V pp @ 75Ohm
- Opzionale: BNC SPDIF 0.5V pp @ 75Ohm
- Opzionale: AES / EBU 110Ohm
TIPI DI FILE
- Tipi di file supportati: AAC, AIF, ALAC, DIF, DSF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WV e WMA
USCITE DIGITALI
- HDMI I2S LVDS = 44.1 Khz – 192 Khz | 16-24 bit
- SPDIF OUT = 44.1 Khz – 192 Khz | 16-24 bit
Mano ULTRA mk3 è compatibile e preconfigurato con:
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GentooPlayer(license not included, trial license is available via Gentoo)
- Optimized system based on Gentoo, includes various system modifications for better audio performance and very low system latency.
- Minimal System The system starts with very few processes. Just what you need to play music. A lot of attention has been paid to this.
- Diretta Protocol You can use GentooPlayer both as a host and as a Diretta target. (Mano is target only)
- The possibility to choose between different Audiophile players. Squeezelite-R2, Squeezelite, Mpd, UpMPDcli, BubbleUpnp, Networkaudiod (NAD), RoonBridge, HQPlayer Embedded, HQPlayer, LMS (LogitechMediaServer), Sox-dsd, RoonServer, Cantata (mpd Client), Shairpor-sync, Spotifyd, MinimServer.
- Optimised configuration for Mano ULTRA mk3 for ultimate performance
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Soluzione Logitech Media Server (piCore)
- iOS app (iPeng9) and Android app (Squeeze Orange) avaialble
- Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify e Deezer, Spotify Connect
- local USB / NAS storage mount
- Internet Radio (TuneIn Radio)
- Riproduzione Airplay
- Localizzato in molte lingue tra cui Francia, tedesco, olandese, spagnolo
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Ropieee (XL) una soluzione pronta all’uso
- RoPieee è un software endpoint specifico che può essere utilizzato con ROON Software
- UPNP streamer via iOS app (MConnect) or Android (BubbleUPNP)
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Lettore musicale Volumio Audiophile
- Supporta tutti i tipi di file: FLAC, Alac, Aac, Vorbis, Mp3, DSD ecc
- Riproduzione UPNP
- Riproduzione Airplay
- WebRadio integrato
- Montare unità USB e NFS Network Attached Storage, con una funzione di rilevamento automatico
- Localizzato in molte lingue tra cui Francia, tedesco, olandese, spagnolo
- Native TIDAL and Qobuz Integration (MyVolumio Virtuoso subscription required)
- TIDAL Connect (MyVolumio Virtuoso)
- Integrazione con Alexa (MyVolumio Virtuoso)
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Lettore audio MoOde™ (supporta Airplay, Spotify, Squeezelite)
- Stazioni radio
- Montare unità USB e NFS Network Attached Storage, con una funzione di rilevamento automatico
- Airplay, Spotify, Squeezelite
- UPnP A/V e renderer OpenHome per MPD
- MiniDLNA UPnP A/V media server
- Browser UPnP con scansione delle cartelle
- Accesso a Qobuz e Tidal tramite UPnP
SERVIZI DI STREAMING
Streaming services availability depend on the selected software
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- Spotify, Spotify Connect
- TIDAL, TIDAL Connect
- Qobuz ·
- Deezer ·
- Pandora
- Internet Radio (Tune-In)
- Stazioni radio
- Airplay (Apple)
- Automute segnale I2S quando si passa da una frequenza di campionamento all’altra
- Supporta il controllo del volume dall’applicazione (può essere disabilitato)
- Completamente relocked I2S su uscita HDMI PS Audio / Audio-GD / Holo Audio / Singxer compatibile
- Uscita SPDIF galvanica isolata e reclocked (connessione RCA o BNC o AES/EBU)
- 2x CRYSTEK FEMTO Orologio. Oscillatori FIFO progettati specificamente per l’audio ad alta definizione (hd audio). È dotato di un tipico basso rumore di fase close-in di -100 dBc / Hz @ 10 Hz offset e un rumore di fondo di -169 dBc / Hz. Con queste prestazioni di rumore di fase estremamente basse, “sentirai la differenza”.
- Regolatori di shunt Tentlabs a bassissimo rumore per oscillatori e circuiti audio digitali. Gli shunt entrano al posto dei tipi di regolatori industriali comunemente usati. Avendo un rumore molto più basso, una larghezza di banda ampia e un’impedenza di uscita lineare, porteranno miglioramenti al suono in termini di: risoluzione più elevata, migliore trasparenza, estremità basse pulite e maggiore dinamica.
- Quad-core (ARMv8) 64 bit @ 1,4 GHz
- RAM: 1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
- Rete: Gigabit Ethernet
- WI-Fi opzionale a 2,4 GHz e 5 GHz 802,11 b / g / n / ac
- Conservazione: Micro-SD
CONNETTIVITÀ DI INGRESSO
- 1 porta RJ45 LAN Gigabit Ethernet
- 4x host USB locali per supporti multimediali (unità USB)
USCITA HDMI LVDS I2S
- L’uscita HDMI I2S è “PS-Audio compatibile”. La maggior parte dei produttori di DAC con ingresso HDMI I2S utilizza questo formato.
- I2S è come la connessione asincrona USB. Rispetto allo standard S/PDIF in cui il segnale di clock è integrato nel flusso di dati, è necessario un processo complesso nel DAC per trasformare il segnale in asincrono.
- Con I2S si ottiene il percorso del segnale più breve possibile dallo streamer al DAC alla conversione analogica.
- Non sono necessari ulteriori passaggi di codifica e decodifica. USB lo richiede.
- Il cavo HDMI dallo streamer al DAC influisce meno sulla qualità sonora e non sono necessari cavi costosi per ottenere la migliore qualità del suono.
L’unico svantaggio a cui potresti pensare è che I2S non è davvero uno standard, anche se sempre più fornitori supportano I2S come esterno o output.
Dimensions
- Dimensioni (mm) per. unità 190x132x48 (entrambe le unità impilate 190x132x96)
Heinrich (proprietario verificato) –
Hello, I had to write again and thank Rob for the super type. I have had the Mano Ultra MKIII the most expensive version for over a year. I am super satisfied I have written before . So far I have used piCorePlayer and LMS played it amazingly well . Rob gave me the type to run roon Server and use Mano as a roon-bridge with GentooPlayer I will say yes I already had a few things in my house now it’s the best Streaming I’ve ever heard . If you want to really hear what Mano Ultra MKIII can install GentooPlayer and fire through roon . You can also take the trial version after that there will be no return 😁. Thanks also for the super service
Arno (proprietario verificato) –
Been listening to the Mano Ultra mk3 with Gustard R26 for about 1.5 weeks now. What a huge difference! I really didn’t expect such a huge improvement in the sound. It sounds much tighter, more detailed, deeper (3D) and more layered. I’m still surprised about it.
In other words, I’m very happy with it!
Thank you very much! Also for adjusting the I2s setting for the Gustard dac.
Wally –
I love the Mano Ultra Mk3 its so transparent
Lars (proprietario verificato) –
After getting, and still enjoying, the Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE dac a few years ago, I recently bought the Mano Ultra mk3 streamer, and again am very happy with my Magna Hifi purchase. Great sound for the buck and as always super service from Rob. For both purchases went to listen at their studio, for a great afternoon and professional advice. (before I used a Mac Mini M1 with Audirvana)
Terhe (proprietario verificato) –
I found that the Mano Ultra mkIII sounded clearly better. It had larger more three-dimensional soundstage, instruments had more natural and fuller sound with more overtones, especially acoustical instruments and voices.
My streamer was powered up for 15 hours before comparing the two.
Gage C. (proprietario verificato) –
I wanted a music streamer with a proven technology and this attracted me to the Magna Mano/Farad combo. There are multiple streaming solutions available for this pair and I selected BubbleUpNP and RopieeeXL. The sound quality is excellent and has all the attributes of a great streamer; holographic, large sound stage, bass, detail, musicality, warmth, analog sounding. Magna customer support has been responsive and helpful. Getting the Mano working was relatively straight forward as I explored the settings in Ropieee and the BubbleUpnp Android app. The Mano and Farad enclosures are well finished in black anodized aluminum. Just listening this morning and noticing the Mano and Farad are breaking in and sounding better and better!
Edward (proprietario verificato) –
Just a few words about Mano and the pleasures of good audio.
The streamer has been performing flawlessly. In addition, I discovered that a better Ethernet cable considerably improves the audio. I changed from a generic something or other to a Cat 6 – my, what an uptick in sound quality.
Hope you are well and thriving … and enjoying the music!
Stephen (proprietario verificato) –
I’m really enjoying my Mano Ultra purchase.
Thanks for everything even the generic HDMI cable you tossed in, it is the perfect length to my Denafrips Ares 12th-1.
Well done Team
Manu –
2nd assessment:
I strongly encourage mano processors to install a Diretta protocol system.
Sound quality takes a leap forward into a whole new dimension, and there’s no going back.
I’ve never before heard a dematerialised sound source so natural and engaging, and the quality/price ratio is outstanding.
(You’ll need to pay €300 for a minipc and the gentooplayer licence, but Diretta is free if you use CD quality).
Edward (proprietario verificato) –
Set up was a breeze. Roon recognized the unit immediately, in two versions ASLA and Airplay.
What strikes me immediately is the “musical insight” created from the tonal and harmonic properties the Mano reproduces, set within an acoustic field that is deep and wide. Metaphors come to mind such as ‘fullness’, ‘body’, ‘naturalness’. The musical insight carries over to rhythm, just the right forward movement. The tone overall is warmish, appealing, devoid of digital glare. (As I write I am listening to S. Richter playing the Eroica Variations – full-throated piano tone!)
The power cable no doubt contributes to the overall effect.
I am impressed … and know for sure that I have received a musical gift.
W.H. –
I purchased the Mano-Ultra Mk-lll about 3 months ago, as the new PS DirectSteam
Mk-ll does not have the network bridge as the DS-1
The Mano-Ultra Mk-lll is simply an outstanding music streamer…it out performed the install network bridge in the DS-1 in transparency, resolution, and sound stage
depth and width
In fact playing a track on the PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player Mk-Il, then switching to the same track on Qobuz through the Mano-Ultra Mk-lll is almost impossible to tell the difference..it’s that great
I am using I2S connection, but I installed a custom made 110 ohm digital cable made from Mogami AES-EBU Cable and difference is hard to hear…
If have the knowledge the Mano-Ultra Mk-lll can be set up for YouTube as an app to be controlled by the Mano-Ultra Mk-lll same as Qobuz or Tidal bypassing AIRPLAY…
The Guys at Magna HiFi are great for technical support…Rob especially help me understand how to setup the Mano-Ultra Mk-lll
THE MANO-ULTRA MK-lll is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Manu –
Salut,
Premier retour sur ce streamer après une semaine de rodage et de tests.
Après avoir testé Moode puis ropeee, je suis passé à gentooplayer, c’est de loin la meilleure solution, le rendu est remarquable. Mon Holo red est déjà revendu et mon wattson digital ne peut pas suivre malgré son homogénéité. Le Mano va plus loin : plus le signal est complexe, plus il creuse l’écart. Il y a plus de détails, tout reste toujours en place, le grave est plus défini et profond, les voix sont plus denses, les aigus jamais stridents comme parfois avec le red, mais surtout, le message n’est jamais analytique, la musique est toujours fluide et cohérente, engageante. Une grande source à prix raisonnable, merci!
Bonus : la liaison i2s par câble HDMI Audioquest du site magna avec mon dac Extraudio est au moins aussi bonne voire meilleure qu’en aes avec un câble numérique Jorma design a 1200€…
Heinrich (proprietario verificato) –
Hallo, ich glaube, ich hatte schon alles, bis ich auf Mano Ultra Mkiii stieß. Nach einer Stunde Spielzeit habe ich beschlossen, dass es nicht notwendig ist, Auralic Aries 1.1 einzuschalten, weil es keinen Vergleich gibt. Ich ging weiter und dachte, ich würde einen Test mit dem T1 Lumin vs Mano MKiii verdienen, mir ging der Auralic aus und Lumin verkauft 😀. Was mich betrifft, das beste Streaming, das ich bisher hatte. Danke Magna 🙏Ich habe natürlich alle möglichen Extras gekauft und ich bereue keinen Cent.
Jos Schellevis –
Translation in English (by Google) is:
Hello, I think I had it all before I came across Mano Ultra Mkiii. After an hour of gameplay I decided that there is no need to turn on Auralic Aries 1.1 because there is no comparison. I went ahead and thought I deserved a review with the T1 Lumin vs Mano MKiii, I ran out of the Auralic and Lumin sold 😀. As far as I’m concerned, the best streaming I’ve had so far. Thank you Magna 🙏 Of course I bought all sorts of extras and I don’t regret a cent.
Joel N –
The streamer is exceptional and if the purchased through a normal dealer network would cost a lot more.
The only reason i have not given 5 stars is because there is no WiFi possibility. I am however extremely happy with the sound quality of this device. The sound quality exceeds my expectations.
Antonio (proprietario verificato) –
I have tried both the Gentoo player and Roopieee XL configuration to use as Roonbridge. I recommend Gentoo player software, it has more microinfo and better 3D image. This combo is fantastic! My Holo Spring KTE connected via I2S is now giving its best in combination with the Mano Ultra MKIII. I strongly recomend this streamer for Holo DACs or any other DAC
Johan U. –
Glad everything was sorted out quickly.
I am very happy with my ‘new’ installation.
The fun started last Saturday.
Really great as I sound the Ultra III!
Kind regards from a very satisfied customer.
Jeremy –
I am really enjoying the Mano! ULTRA mk3 It replaced the Bridge II network card in my PS Audio Directstream and it has added a ton of clarity and separation that I didn’t have with the Bridge II. Not a subtle change.
Goran (proprietario verificato) –
I have only used it for 48 hours so far so it’s not fully burnt in I guess, still it sounds great. I use it as a pure Roon endpoint and I’ve tested the supplied MoOde Player 32-bit v7.25 which I upgraded to v7.30
and installed the Roon Bridge, everything else turned off in MoOde. Later I switched to MoOde Player 64-bit v8.25 and it sounded even better. I also tested the Ropieee 2023.02. It also sounds nice, but I
think I prefer the MoOde Player 64-bit v8.2. I have yet to try your recommendation of the GentooPlayer, but I will have to obtain a test license first.
The Mano Ultra mk3 leaves the HoloAudio Red and the iFi Zen streamer miles behind. The Mano Ultra mk3 is even better than the Lumin U2 mini streamer at twice the cost behind, which I also have tested.
Hennrik S (Denmark) (proprietario verificato) –
MANO ULTRA Mk III with FARAD Super3 LPSU streamer vs. Bluesound NODE (N130) streamer:
I have for some weeks tested MANO ULTRA Mk III with FARAD Super3 LPSU streamer vs. Bluesound NODE (N130) streamer via I2S HDMI-LVDS output to my HoloAudio Spring 3 DAC (level 2). The MANO has lifted the soundstage 1-2 levels higher than the NODE.
The sound textures are quite awesome with good separations between instruments ec. when playing London Grammar – music number: Hey Now or Strong or playing Agnes Obel – music number: Aventine or The Curse. The tempo, melodic and harmonic in the instruments are combined very separated and very clear and open in the heights up and down in the sound specter and in the wideness too, compared to the soundstage of the NODE. There are not huge differences, but it is very easy to hear the differences, wen switching between the 2 streamers playing the same music piece.
The MANO Ultra III/ FARAD is worth every penny and even more.
Steve –
Got my new streamer today and wow what a difference. My system has never sounded this good before. Using i2s connection to my gustard r26 dac, and it sounds amazing. New details, depths, dynamic range and a lowered noise floor. Enjoying registering and discovering new musical facets in music that I am very familiar with.
Karl –
I’ve recently purchased my Mano ultra mk3 streamer with the matched Farad super 3 power supply from Magna Hifi. This streamer now feeding my HoloAudio Spring 3 DAC, also from Magna Hifi. The team is super professional with an extremely high level of customer care service approach. Rob was helping me choosing the right components and now my system reached an unparalleled sonic performance. I’m very satisfied with my purchase and I only can recommend Magna Hifi as one of my best partners setting and completing my Stereo. Thanks again and wishing lots of success to the company! Kind regards, Karl
Prosper (proprietario verificato) –
I am very much satisfied with this combo. Rob was very helpful in configuring my sd card with Gentoo player. I configured also Ropiee SD myself & both work fine. I cannot say now which software is better. I had a doubt if Mano will function with my Gustard DAC on i2S output. But it functions without problem. Thanks to Magna team.