Jcat network xe on pc server for roon

Howard Kneller at "The Listening Chair" has a two-part Youtube review for these products. They were posted about 6 months ago at his Youtube page. He liked both products very much.

However, there may be other ways to go that might be cheaper.

I built a Windows PC solely for digital music about 6 months ago, and I’m delighted with how it sounds in my system. For now, I’m running a USB cable from the PC motherboard to my DAC. I’d personally consider the JCAT cards, but I need to spend my money on other system improvements first.

Thanks a lot! is it same qualiy solution or just good value solution with slightly lower performance?

can you post the link ?

Here’s a possible solution to reduce network noise with your internet connection:

https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/systemoptique/products/opticalmodule-deluxe

The components you’d need would cost just over $700.

For a PC card, this might work:

https://www.pinkfaun.com/shop/bridge/45-4484-pink-faun-spdif-bridge.html#/194-bracket_height-120_mm_47_inch

Pink Faun is out of stock on their USB bridge cards. The link above is for a PC bridge with various coax outputs. Might not be what you’re looking for.

I can’t vouch for any of these products, personally. But, you should be able to find plenty of reviews for them. Some of the folks who post here use Small Green Computer products, perhaps they'll chime in here.

Also, if you look in the digital forum, there are some very good threads on reducing network noise.

Thanks!!!

If you are going to use The network card I would also suggest that you also purchase the ENO network filter to install just before the card. I installed the card this Summer as a step up from the original Network card and was amazed at the difference it gave. What you will notice straight away is a noticeable difference in clarity as if a layer of distortion has been lifted. It takes some time to break in but I am sure you will love the difference in gives. Good luck!!

Will do.