Advice on Improving a Wifi-Mesh -> Ethernet Setup?
My streamer connects to an ethernet port of a Netgear Orbi satellite. It's a modified Allo Digione Signature mounted on a USBridge Signature, both powered by an Allo Shanti LPS.
The Orbi is a stock unit powered by a Teradak LPS. I've noticed a significant jump using John Swenson's technique to "ground" the stock SMPS. The LPS provided further improvements but were not as dramatic as introducing the grounding adapter.
If I intend to take things one step forward, which would make the most sense in my system?
1. An "audiophile" switch that supposedly reclocks and improves the signal.
2. Some type of filter or isolation to reduce noise (Gigafoil, ENO, FMC, etc.).
3. Modifying/Replacing the Orbi.
Thanks in advance!
@serancien Sharing how I have my Orbi Pro setup was not a ’push’ to go down that specific product path ; rather, that isolation and grounding net results, given I am using the same brand Router/Satellite as you are. Mirroring @mitch2 , I prefer to keep the chain as simple as possible. The Orbi Satellite directly feeds my server. Having said that, many have reported upsides by adding solutions in-between. Keep in mind that the cost of those approaches add up. |
@david_ten I really appreciate your input, and I hope it didn't come out the wrong way. I have isolation bases similar to the Acoustic Revive TB-38H for my main components, and now I intend to get another one for my Orbi. I know this may sound crazy, but recently I upgraded my "real" router (one that connects directly to the modem) from a budget TP-Link to a $400 Nighthawk. And the change in SQ was not subtle. I find it mind-boggling, as it's not even physically connected to the streamer network, only the Orbi router. I'm tempted to power it with a quality LPS just to see what happens. |
I am! I can indeed do better than the stock DC cable. I should probably also give the LPS a better power cord. |
@serancien Not at all.
I recently went from the older AC3000 Orbi Pro to the current AX6000 Orbi Pro. I made the change for non-sound quality reasons. Every aspect of the chain was exactly the same, except for the old router/satellite being swapped out for the latest router/satellite. The difference in sound quality was significant. |
