Denafrips IRIS + Pontus II + TP Link w/ LPS + fanless mini PC source w LPS, + separate power line from panel w/ true earth ground streaming Qobuz; each piece made a difference. IRIS + Pontus biggest improvement followed by separate power line. LHY LPS relative inexpensive tweak. All worth it w resolving system.
Power supply for ethernet switch?
Hi, All,
LOVING my DENAFRIPS Hermes/Pontus combo! WOW what a difference adding the Hermes made. I could not have been even hopeful for the improvement this made!
I just bought the TP Link TL-SG105 Ethernet Switch. I have been contemplating so many different paths here, including the setup from Small Green Computer with the Optical Module, power supply, etc. Very intriguing. But that's a little expensive and a lot of added wires,components, etc. I was also looking at the Silent Angel Bonn N8 switch...Would love to get some opinions on just adding a power supply to my new TP Link switch or would one of the other paths mentioned above be better?
If adding a power supply to the TP Link would be a worthwhile improvement, any recommendations, maybe even the 5V power supply from Small Green Computer?
Thanks in advance for your time and advice😊
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@trivema COMPLETELY agree about adding DDC to Pontus! I had a rough go of it getting off the ground (having some static issues and a bit of a rough go getting the combo with I2S nailed down), but once everything got straightened out I was floored! Adding Hermes to Pontus was probably every bit as big a jump as adding Pontus to my system. Never expected that big a difference...And thank you for sharing your experience. My system is definitely revealing enough to warrant any tweaks.
Bottom line for me is I needed to add an ethernet switch anyway, so if there are switches/power supplies, etc that can also make a difference, why not explore that, right? |
Hello @kingbr , I do understand. And some years ago I would have said the exact same thing :) I do have a suggestion; before buying the fibre conversion stuff, try a Tempus on 30 day trial. You may be surprised at what you hear! And, as I found, it is difficult to unhear it!! Take care, Ken |
Thank you @fastfreight. That is exactly my problem though is that once I hear it I can’t unhear it. This is exactly what gets me into trouble🤦🏼♂️🔫😂! |
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