Any SoTM users here?

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by SuperDave

Many of the reports I have read about include Cybershaft clocks and I'm hoping the G-01 Rubidium clock will provide the same results they have described. I'm in uncharted territory here in terms of my knowledge about networking but I've spent more for less and I trust the others using the SOtM are equally crazy about optimizing their sound. My goal is to bring steaming sound as close as possible to spinning cds and some with significantly better dacs are already there. The GigaFoil is a bargain for how much it saves me in cable length costs!!

Dave

Yep, I am using two TP-Link FMCs between my EoP Adapter in the dining area and the audio rack; a 7 M run of Tripp-Lite optical fiber cost me all of....$16. An Audioquest Diamond Ethernet run that long would cost...$7400. Sorry, AQ, but no.

[kubla36]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

If so, VERY interested in what you have to say about it once its burned in. Thinking about this or the Innuous Zen Mk3 half-width unit.

I’m interested in the difference between the zen and the zenith.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by kubla36

I’m interested in the difference between the zen and the zenith.

More goodness; most likely due to the power supply. But at over 4 grand, I won't be going there.

[For The Love of Music]

Originally Posted by SuperDave

Many of the reports I have read about include Cybershaft clocks and I'm hoping the G-01 Rubidium clock will provide the same results they have described. I'm in uncharted territory here in terms of my knowledge about networking but I've spent more for less and I trust the others using the SOtM are equally crazy about optimizing their sound. My goal is to bring steaming sound as close as possible to spinning cds and some with significantly better dacs are already there. The GigaFoil is a bargain for how much it saves me in cable length costs!!



Dave

Super Dave O.

Wouldn’t you want a dedicated clock with the SOtM switch versus coming off the main system?

Thought is a setup would look like this:

Clock > Switch > Gigafoil > Component

Versus the clock at the component having to back track to the switch?

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by For The Love of Music

Super Dave O.

Wouldn’t you want a dedicated clock with the SOtM switch versus coming off the main system?

Thought is a setup would look like this:

Clock > Switch > Gigafoil > Component

Versus the clock at the component having to back track to the switch?

Yeah, that's the config I would think would be optimal.

[crwilli]

Good question. I think this depicts that route better. (Sorry to attempt to be Tommy technical)

Clock ————
I I
Gigafoil - Switch - Streamer/DAC

OR


Clock ————————
I I
Switch - Gigafoil - Streamer/DAC

I don’t think a clock is in the signal transmission line in this case.

[For The Love of Music]

Side note:

SOtM translates to “Soul of the Music”.

[SuperD]

I got the SOtM hooked up last night. My G-01 clocks the SOtM with one of the 2 10mhz outputs and is powered by an Uptone Audio Ultracaps 1.2 LPS. My goal is to bring streaming audio as close as possible to spinning cds. Last night was the closest I've come. The SOtM presents music with better flow and more dynamics. Streaming always seemed a little flat compared to the cd player but now sounds more effortless and natural.

Dave

[antipop]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Hi Dave,
Are you referring to the SoTM SMS200 Ultra Neo Special Edition? For $1500?

If so, VERY interested in what you have to say about it once its burned in. Thinking about this or the Innuous Zen Mk3 half-width unit.

I have the SoTM SMS200 Ultra with the SPS500 and I'm very happy with the combination.

I'm using Roon Rock to store the music and the SMS200 is feeding into a PS Audio DSD.

I previously had a mac mini with a LPSU. I can't say how much of a jump it was as there was a lot of changes to my system but there is nothing lacking for sure. For the price this could be the best solution out there.

[antipop]

PS: I agree that their naming convention is very confusing and I wasted a lot of time making sure I was getting the right hardware.