@navyachts you got it!
Since you are running Ethernet straight into Bricasti you can try iFi LAN iSilencer.
I have it connected to my erro node then connect purist Ethernet cable into it on one end and into my N200 on the other. The iFi gizmo doesn’t do 💩 in my system but it definitely doesn’t hurt it - multiple extensive sessions comparing sound with and without it proved it’s harmless so I left it in. Given the fact that the N200’does a better job isolating network, plus it caches the songs onto SSD, I’m not surprised the iFi thingy has no effect but on your system now it’s worth trying. With Amazon return policy it’s a no brainer.
Why I Sold My Aurender N200
People seemed more interested in why I sold my N200 than wanted to answer my questions in my last post on streaming quality, so here ya go:
I recently sat down with my wife (who has a much better ear for sound quality than I) and we A/B tested back and forth between listening to the N200 and the Bricasti M1 SE II’s network card and heard no difference.
Just before selling the N200 I contacted a very well-known and reputable dealer for his opinion on this. If anyone would know about the sound quality of streaming, he would and I asked what streamer he would recommend. He sells Bricasti, Playback Design, Lumin and Grimm streamers. his response to me was:
"In my humble opinion, there is no need to get a dedicated streamer if you have the network board in the Bricasti"
Most member’s comments are very positive on their N200, maybe you guys have much better ears than us, so please enjoy, but in my case, I sold it and gave the much-needed funds to my daughter who is just about to start her last semester at law school.
End of story.
Hope you all had wonderful Christmas and here’s wishing you all a Happy New Year!
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@audphile1 Thanks for the iFi gizmo tip.I thinkk i'm going to try @bigby's suggestion of using this: Baaske MI1005 It's similar to what @erik_squires recommends: Ethernet Galvanic Isolator which is about the same price as the iFi. The Baaske is $195 on the tech sites but only $45 on the link that bigby offered. Not sure which is better but at $45 I thought I'd give it a shot. I was kinds wondering about this iFi product though: Ethernet Noise Filter |
I use the IFI LAN iPurifier Pro that you’re wondering about above with my Aurender N150. Also use the IFI Silent Power (additional $70) instead of the supplied USB adaptor. Both help to lower the noise floor and improve staging and imaging. I have not tried it with my N200 yet (the 150 and 200 are in different systems in different locations) but I would expect similar results. |
Very Interesting posts. I have a Bricasti M1 SE DAC with network card. Using qobuz and Audirvana. Couldn't be happier. Listen to solely Rock and Roll at 85 to ow 90 db. System: Amp Pass X250.8, pre amp Benchmark LA-4, Project RS2T with LTA LPS A brand new 200 hrs or so on them, A new Special Tekton Encore speaker, Serial # 5 & 6 (175lbs, not including Hernia) with BE tweeters. Flanked by twin SVS SB 4000 subs. System it totally balanced. Decent cabling. You are at the concert!!!! For the first time in a long time, DESIRE NOTHING ELSE! Happy New Year Robert TN |
@navyachts the iFi noise filter is very interesting. It converts copper to fiber then back to copper. Galvanic isolation should reduce noise and jitter. Only way to know is to try. You can also upgrade to linear power supply later. oh and with the galvanic isolator recommended by @erik_squires and @bigby you need a second Ethernet cable as well. With the iFi $89 gizmo you don’t as it has a connector of its own. Definitely try these though.
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