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Tweaking the network, surprising results…

I’m a complete skeptic when it comes to Ethernet switches, “audiophile” CAT cables and so forth. I’ve played around with a few switches and found zero audible difference. As is, my net consists of a Arris modem (Optimum 500 mbps) to a Netgear Nighthawk router, cabling is Supra CAT8. So after dismissing the switch idea, I decided to tweak the power aspect of the network. I installed a Shunyata Venom C7 powercord on the Arris and a iFi LPS on the Nighthawk. Then plugged both the modem and router into a PS Audio UPC 200 with a fat Virtual Dynamics power 3 powercord. The results are REALLY interesting…there is without doubt an audible shift in the sound of my system. I can’t quite put it in words at the moment, and this could totally be my mind effin” with me but it seems as if the soundstage has been pushed back further. I need to sit down and try to understand what’s going on here. If anyone has gone down the path of playing with power upgrades I’d really like to know what you made of it.

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jl1ny OP
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@retiredfarmer 

My speakers are dialed in tight. I geeked out and pick up a Prexiso laser measurement gizmo off Amazon. Best toy ever! I was surprised to discover how off my speaker placement was.

 

@wsrrsw 

Network Acoustics Muon Ethernet Filter really has my interest. I like that it’s a non-powered filter but it’s expensive. It’s placed between the switch/router and the streamer. Thing is, they recommend that a short line of ethernet is used between the Muon and switch/router. The distance from my streamer to router is a good 15 feet away so idk of the Muon would work in my application.

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retiredfarmer
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@jl1ny 

 

LOL I have egg on my face! I was writing  when I should have been reading. Lol. I looked up your system  I thought by what I read that you were a non believer  in anything  hi-fi  and that as soon as a person  spends more than fifty  dollars  it is a waste of money.  Sorry but thank you for the humbling! By they way I love your speaker choice  I listened  to a pair of those and really liked them. And the 300 series are wonderful  amps. 

 

Regards

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@retiredfarmer

No worries brother and thank you for the compliment. The Ref 3A’s are fantastic, I cannot wait to get them into a dedicated room and hear them at their fullest potential.

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@wokeuptobose 

 

In my experience using a good single core CAT 8 cable might help your issue. I use Onti from Aliexpress and it livens things up without harshness

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