Just went backwards with the digital front-end....

[sircharles]

I agree, fiber conversion when done right (geared for audio) can make a huge difference. When funds allow I will revisit this venture. Right now a modded Ethernet switch has shown me that everything matters.

[crwilli]

Originally Posted by Robc33

AQVox SE Internet switches, Keces P3 power supplies, and Gigafoils! You guys are frigin' killing' me!
I just ran new Cat6A cable to my router, to shorten my cable to my Lumin S-1, so that I could get away with a .75 meter Diamond ethernet cable. I thought I was done! I should know better! Damn it!!!

I am with you Rob.

And you can drop the AQVox switch at $800 and replace it with the SOtM sNH-10G Audiophile switch with external clock input for $1,900. Geesh.

I don’t need a switch.

Empirically, I can see how something like the Gigafoil might reduce noise and will try and test one of them. I might then use one of my spare iFI LPs to see if that helps.

This is a whole new rabbit hole to peer into.

[Formerly YB-2]

You guys should go analog. You'll only need to swap out cartridges, tonearms & turntables. Saves lots of $$.

[crwilli]

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2

You guys should go analog. You'll only need to swap out cartridges, tonearms & turntables. Saves lots of $$.

Ha! That is an even deeper rabbit hole.

I have less than 100 albums that are all crap... So what would 4 or 5 thousand albums cost me?

[For The Love of Music]

Originally Posted by crwilli

I am with you Rob.

And you can drop the AQVox switch at $800 and replace it with the SOtM sNH-10G Audiophile switch with external clock input for $1,900. Geesh.

I don’t need a switch.

Empirically, I can see how something like the Gigafoil might reduce noise and will try and test one of them. I might then use one of my spare iFI LPs to see if that helps.

This is a whole new rabbit hole to peer into.

And the SOtM is $1900 assuming you have a clock - my recent experience gained results and in comparison a heck of lot cheaper then other additions I have done and essentially closed the door to an amazing sound

[crwilli]

I have the clock... damnit!

[For The Love of Music]

Originally Posted by crwilli

I have the clock... damnit!

Having that in place your more than halfway there. Let’s see what Super Dave says.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by wklie

The power supply for the FMC is important. The model of which FMC is used and the choice of wavelength also affect things. Now I recommend users to use 1310nm, based on subjective feedback from demo visitors.

We have native (fiber) SFP support in our product without requiring the use of FMC, and it is powered by our audiophile LPS, and another manufacturer is releasing an audiophile grade FMC.

My point is that fiber conversion does not have to be bad.

Yep, I am well aware that the power supply for the FMC is important. That is why I am using my iFi iPower ultra-low noise linear power supply to power the downstream FMC that connects via Ethernet to the Sonore. I'm using a TP-Link MC200CM Gigabit Media Converter, the wavelenth is 850nM. I could get the TP-Link MC210CS which are 1310nM and try those.

Though I am very happy right now, so...

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2

You guys should go analog. You'll only need to swap out cartridges, tonearms & turntables. Saves lots of $$.

Already have a full-on analog rig: Michell Gyro SE with SME V arm and Koetsu Urushi Vermilion MC and EAR 324 phono stage. Absolutely love it.

The streamer is for when I am working and don't want to have to get up every 20 minutes.

[justubes]

Replace the tp link switch with a cisco and try it out. I believe it is the culprit, sounds as what you describe.

Just a cbeap Cisco or netgear will sound much better.