Prove it. Using a logarithmic graph. Ha ha, just kidding.
Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ
This one will probably invite some withering mockery, but I will ask....
I only stream, and my streamer (Bryston BDP) is fed with an ethernet cable that runs back to my router. Literally back to my router; there are enough output jacks on the router that I have a long run to the streamer and no ethernet switch in the chain (or the house system for that matter). (There is an Eno filter right before the streamer).
I happen to OWN a nice LHY ethernet switch. I am assuming that there is no reason to use it in this configuration, that is, assuming there are noisier switches, and less noisy switches, there is still no net benefit of adding any switch to this chain. But maybe, just maybe, in the metaphysics of electrons that I do not understand, there is some reason why a nice switch prior to the streamer accomplishes something (in theory...I get that I can A/B test and try to fool myself whether I can hear a difference). For the first person with a correct answer, I will mail a nice $600 switch to the address you specify! (JK)
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Good one. I do have some graphs on my system page showing how effective spring isolation can be-mechanically. Isolation improves the sound but I have no proof of that other than my own experience which has also been corroborated by others. Being an ME, not a EE I don't dig too deep into electronics- beyond rebuilding crossovers and such. |
Thank you for sharing your observations. You have a wonderful system in a beautiful venue. I have a question. Does streaming as good or better than your CD player? Your beautiful vinyl rig? If not, you definitely owe it to yourself to try an appropriate complementary streamer. Given your excellent system, I would recommend a flagship Aurrender. |
Thank you. I'd say that streaming hi res is better than CD. Local Hi res files have even a bit more body to the images. My vinyl rig is most excellent but this new DAC gives it a run for its money. Sound stage size and imaging are close to identical now between vinyl and digital. I think the digital now has my vinyl beat on detail and resolution. I wouldn't have believed that at all possible just a few years ago. And now the digital highs and bass compete with the best of the best vinyl. I'm on the fence about a top end streamer. That's why I have had my son in here evaluating with me the various formats this past week with my current streamer. It is no slouch. Lots of cache ram and I am using an upgraded power supply. Very quiet. Looking at the K50 but wish I could audition the top Aurender and the K50 in my own house before spending that much on a streamer because at the moment I can't see how I would realize that size of a gain. |
Thanks for posting your listening impressions. I agree with @ghdprentice recommendation to audition a top flight streamer in your system. Between the two brands, any dealer should be able to afford you a in-home audition without any obligation. Keep in mind, Aurender is not ROON compatible yet so there would be a bit of learning curve. I prefer Aurender’s Conductor App by a mile over ROON in my system. My emphasis is always on SQ (do no harm to digital bits) over a fancy UI. Congrats again on such a beautiful system. |
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