Ways to make your digital streaming sound better


Having tried a lot of different methods including fiber optic , sonically Conventional 

Quality ethernet cable sounds more realistic , first at your modem router combo -get rid of the $5 wall wart it is nothing but added noise . Little green computer sells a decent 8 amp 12 v type for $300, that was much better , better still was the                 Linear Tube Audio LPS , on your router it states the voltage and most are around 4 amp. These LPS  go to 8 amp for $700 on Audiogon .  Then you need a respectable Ethernet switch,the best one I have found has a LPS built in as well as a OCxo clock -LHY -SW8 , you need 2 Ethernet cables ,your best one goes to your Streamer ,that’s where it makes the biggest improvement . 
with the latest Eversolo DMP -A8; really made a nice improvement just by doing these few things  many Audiophiles overlook .your streamer will thank you as well as your ears . Excellent streamer dac -preamp for under $2k .Many Excellent reviews . a mini review to follow 

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I agree - fiber optic conversion never sounded good to me and I tried it with 3 streamers. 

I used the best  modules which were $250 a pair 

as well as certified fiber optic it was very quiet but didnot sound natural vs my 2-$1k+ each Ethernet cables and quality Ethernet hub $600 and LPS for the router,no junk wall wart. .I don’t buy any audio from Amazon .

I owned a Audio store for a decade ,and over 45 years as a Audiophiles I know what realism sounds like. If fiber optic was That good most Audiophiles would be using it .that is a Fact !