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Originally Posted by kennyb123
That’s great to hear. I’ve been hugely impressed with the bang-for-the-buck of the Alpha series. I intend to try the Alpha Ethernet as well - but I’m waiting for the EtherRegen to land first. The Alpha Ethernet will cover the distance from the EtherRegen to my Innuos Zenith.
My dealer is trying to talk me into upgrading from my Alpha USB to a Sigma USB. I’ll get there eventually.
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Yes, I'm waiting on the EtherREGEN to land, as welll; I think your plan of where to place the Alpha Ethernet is exactly the right one; that's exactly what I would do.
Yes, it seems that, across the board, from ICs to SCs to Ethernet & USB cables, the Alpha line really provides amazing bang for the buck.
I've been evaluating a beta version of the Alpha Ethernet (as well as the Venom), and it really is quite an exceptional performer. The CN filter on the Alpha provides an (even lower) noise floor than Venom (which is already is exceptionally quiet), and there is increased resolution, but its accompanied by a more spacious, open, and natural-sounding presentation that is really very lovely.
Back to being on-topic: It provides a superb *match* with the qualities and attributes of Alpha USB...
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Last edited by Puma Cat; 06-27-2019 at 12:15 AM.
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