ethernet from a power outlet

These powerline devices are very convenient and from my experience, very stable and reliable.  I can't detect any audible noise when I use them for streaming as well as for video streaming.  I have been using cheapo(less than $25.00 ea if I recall) Diamond Multimedia HP500AV models for about 4 years now with no troubles at all.

Bill

Russell, you are on a very good course with the SONORE and SMG gear (reviewed for Dagogo.com). Glad you are gaining ground. :)

Doug, if you're out there:

-  what USB cable are you using?
-  Have you been tempted to try and clean-up the signal to the Sonore and  between the Sonore and the DAC)?  I'm looking at the Ifi products and thought for the price might be a good investment.   

russellrcncom,  
I have been using USB cables from Audioquest following my USB cable survey for Dagogo.com. I went with the middle of the line (red colored) USB and have been pleased with it. The top of the line was somewhat better, but I had to allocate resources among many needs. 

A huge boon to the SONORE Signature Rendu has come in the form of the systemOptique upgrade. You do not want to miss this upgrade. I was stunned by the improvement of the system by conversion from Ethernet signal to optical signal. I love the improvement for the SignatureRendu and Small Green Computer combo. I strongly recommend you do that upgrade; it is highly efficacious. I had tried a couple optical connections years ago with Redbook players to DACs, and this is utterly superior. The implementation is beautiful. If you do so, pay attention to the power cords powering the systemOptique converter module as well as the Signature Rendu SE. 

Between the Sonore and the DAC I have used one of my all time favorite USB cables, the Clarity Cable Supernatural USB (1m). USB cable is critical to overall system performance, so try at least 3 different ones if possible. I have not found USB cables that split the signal/power to be necessarily superior.