Tell me about your fiber media converter? How would I use such a device when my home is all ethernet? Thank you.
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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To use fiber with the etherRegen, you’ll need three components: Qty. 1: Fiber Media Converter (FMC) https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/systemoptique/products/fiber-ethernet-converter-bundl... . Qty. 2: OM1 SFP Modules https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/systemoptique/products/systemoptique-certified-fiber-... Please note: Qty. 1 SFP module is included with the FMC bundle from the link above. Qty. 1: OM1 Fiber Cable https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=2616 Once you have all the components, the config looks like this: Ethernet into the FMC Fiber out of the FMC and into the etherRegen. Ethernet out of the B side of the etherRegen and into your source (Zenith in my case). Small Green Computer also offers and "audiophile" version of the FMC, which I haven’t used so can’t offer any insight. https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/systemoptique/products/opticalmodule?variant=32001196... |
You’re very welcome. The solution is probably a bit overkill. It seemed like the FMC made a bigger difference before I had the etherRegen, but since there was a fiber port available--and I already had the FMC--I made use of it. I’m going to experiment with attaching an external clock to the etherRegen next. |
If you don't want to add an extra device to the signal chain, another option is to simply replace an existing Ethernet switch with one that has an SFP slot; that is how I added fiber to my home network. This relatively cheap switch has worked great for me so far connected directly to the EtherREGEN: https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/poe-switch/tl-sg1210p/ I added an UltraCap LPS-1.2 to my EtherREGEN this week and am happy with the improvement I hear with the limited listening time I have on it. I'm now curious if an after market DC cable will make any difference compared to the stock one that comes with it. Have any folks swapped the cable and heard a difference? Ghent Audio and Audio Sensibility both make DC cables that look tempting to try with it. There of course is the option to replace the AC cable feeding the LPS power supply too; it never ends... :) |
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