Thanks @erik_squires
I think I’ll buy on and see what happens.😁
Help optimizing my streaming setup
My streaming setup is pretty simple and sounds very good right now, but I'm wondering if I can do anything between the router and the streamer to make it better. I'm not interested in a DAC upgrade at this time. My virtual system is not up to date. The system is:
Verizon FIOS router>6 meter DH Labs Reunion Cat 8 ethernet cable>Aurender N100SC>Oyaide DR-510 spdif>DAC
Since I'm able to hardwire the streamer to the router, would a switch provide any benefit? I'm aware of the Eno that some of you guys seem to like and have been looking into them. Would an LPS for the router do anything? Is there anything else I can do?
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In my experience, the degree of improvements one hear from these noise filtering devices are in direct correlation of your components downstream. Since you asked, I don’t think most Ethernet switches under $1K ‘designed’ for audio yield noticeable improvements if used in conjunction with ENO passive filter. In a setup like yours, ENO should be more than adequate. If I were in your position, I would order ENO Filter and any of the aforementioned devices off Amazon and compare it in your system. And I wouldn’t bother with LPS on your Fios router if you’re using a filter like ENO ahead of N100SC. If I may inquire. what type of power cords being used with N100 and BP DAC? |
Thanks, @lalitk. I appreciate your and everyone else's advice! The power cord on the Aurender in an AQ NRG-Y3 and the one on the DAC is a factory-style one, albeit very beefy. I have a few Oyaide Black Mambas that I can try on any of the components. |
Yes to a ethernet filter like the ENO or SOtM dcbl. Yes to the EtherRegen using it as a "Moat". The ER is better with a good LPS and a better clock. The clock needs a good LPS also. Managing AC noise with something like an Akiko Corelli and ground noise with something like a CAD GC1 will give you a blacker background. |
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