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EtherREGEN or LHY SW-6? Anyone compare the 2? Thoughts/opinions?

Hi, All,

So just when I was ready to pull the trigger on the EthgerREGEN, at the last minute I came across the LHY SW-6. Thanks to all who took the time to respond to my previous post about adding an Ethernet switch/power supply.

 

The only 2 pcs that will be connected to the switch is my streamer (Eversolo DMP-A6 Master) and a Brennan B2 CD Ripper. I also just added 2 Ethernet cables from Pine Tree Audio (solid stuff very reasonable prices) 

 

My final decision has come down to these 2. Both are same cost-wise and I have read great things about both. Anyone compare the 2 or have any opinion as to which direction to go? My only concern is that the EtherREGEN runs very hot. I've always felt that something that runs hot may have a shorter shelf life?

 

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and time...

kingbr
wlutke
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@kingbr 

Yes.  It could be the WW Starlight 8 spdif I used at the time was the limiting audio factor.  The quality jumped with the WW Starlight silver spdif and jumped again with the WW platinum usb.  Some of that improvement could be the cable/format releasing the potential of the regen but the video upgrade is so profound that I’m not motivated to experiment.  The regen is staying where it is.  Just had a thought.  Maybe a second regen just before the n200?  I’ll experiment with my planned future giga regen since I’ll have two.

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wlutke
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More EtherRegen trivia:

I just tried "a" siding both ethernet cables, skipping the moat as per teknorob23.  The video went flat and plain.  It was so obvious I switched them back immediately.  The moat does work, at least for video, where it's indispensable.  Now I'm impatiently awaiting a LHY vs Gen 2 audio comparison!

agisthos
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I had the LHY SW-6 and it’s really good for the money. It brings a relaxed and calming effect to things. I do not recommend using the isolated port though, the normal ports seem more transparent.

But I now have the new Matrix Audio SS-1 Pro switch and it’s substantially better than the SW-6. It is $1700 but imo well worth the extra money if you can swing it.

There is one review of the Matrix switch on Soundnews and the reviewer much preferred it over the LHY SW-10 and Melco switches.

I am very keen to try the upcoming ER2 but it been held up for years.

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