If you have this opportunity please do your audio system a favor go with fiber!
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I like the suggestion to run both and use ethernet for now. Right now fiber has one vendor with a loyal group of followers but I (and many others) aren't convinced that the losses from the dual converters outweigh the gains. but I'm open minded, and technology changes and it doesn't cost much to run the fiber so have it there for the future. In 5 years we may all be running fiber. Jerry |
I would also run both. I use a ethernet switch with SFP fiber ports and a media converter to isolate my Aurender in my main room. In my second system I use a pair of media converters to isolate my Vault 2i. I also don't think you hear a difference but I wanted to isolate my gear and this was an inexpensive solution. |
@oddiofyl @carlsbad2 make a good point, fibre is incredibly inexpensive so running both should not add much to your initial costs and things do change. For example, if my router had a fibre output and my server had a fibre input, maybe fibre would be a better option. In addition to optical isolation there are several other filters that provide isolation, including the Network Acoustics products, and others such as the GigaFOILv4-INLINE Ethernet Filter that provides optical isolation in a single box. |
I would run both as well. It’s much easier with everything opened up. Another consideration is using grounded Ethernet cables. Remember, you can always run a line and leave it hidden behind the sheetrock until you are ready to use it. Take plenty of pictures before the sheetrock goes back up. Hope your renovation goes well. |
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