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Uptone EtherRegen

Has anyone tried the Uptone a Audio EtherRegen? I just got it delivered, hooked it up between my ethernet connection and my Bridge II on the PS Audio DS DAC. This device reclocks and cleans ups the digital signal. I’m fairly stupid when it comes to all things digital but what I’m hearing is a huge difference. There is an immediate improvement, lowering the noise floor to reveal clarity. The bass in tight and powerful. My first impression says it’s worth every penny of the $640.

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ajnackman
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I’m able to notice a difference with just about any track. The background "noise" just drops off the map, giving better definition and immediacy to the music. That’s the best way I can describe it.

Curious what your streaming set-up is. I’ve been able to hear a difference with two different setups; my bluesound node 2i and my friend’s stack audio link (both streamers). Those were both connected via ethernet cable to the etherregen directly.
dfairc777a
60 posts
 
I'm streaming through a lumin U1 mini into a lampizator Golden Atlantic DAC.

I'm now thinking I have a defective unit as it occasionally freezes or stutters.  I'm going to return it for a refund.
dfairc777a
60 posts
 
The internet is coming from a netgear router - cheap ethernet cable to EtherRegen to Lumin via Audioquest Cinnamon cable.
dfairc777a
60 posts
 
In case anyone is wondering, Uptone gave me a full refund. They were pleasant and very professional.
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jinjuku
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I purchased one off the 2nd production run. Fired up JRiver and started playback. Pulled the cable and while the music still kept magically playing (surprised their switch is so advanced!) it sounded unconnected, disassociated, Soon as I plugged the switch in veils lifted, sound stage expanded, soon as I unplugged, music still was magically playing, but dull, lifeless. Soon as I plugged the switch back in...
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