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| Stepping into streaming, finally My mistake, somehow I muffed the model number: Finisar FTLX1475D3BTL 10km 1310nm Single Mode. Have also heard very good about other similar Finisar models (typically used with 1GB limited switches) like this one: Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL 1310nm SFP... | |
| Stepping into streaming, finally Just an add on for those considering or using a fiber optic solution run between switches (Cisco here) to the WiiM Pro. The Finisar FLTX1474D3BTL (10km 1310 Single Mode) SFP+ is a significant improvement with one added to either end of a three me... | |
| Stepping into streaming, finally Hello knock1, was in the same camp as you and thought coax was superior because folks have repeated that over and over. Had been using that glass toslink from the RME ADI-2 to a plasma TV. The cable is pretty old. I don't even recall the year and ... | |
| Stepping into streaming, finally Have the Wiim Pro in an original tube monoblock system. Some recent and other important changes. Always ran the WiiM Pro with a 5v external LPS. Changed the out from coax to optical into a RME ADI-2 with a glass toslink cable I had available. Sur... | |
| Network/Ethernet Improvements Suggestions To close the loop, now cascading two Cisco 2960 boxes with SFP fiber in between. A short one foot ethernet to streamer. New ballgame, far superior to fiber on with FMCs. Takes a high end system it to an entirely new level. It’s really astonishin... | |
| Network/Ethernet Improvements Suggestions Would consider a LPS on the second media converter and then Ethernet direct to your player. There, I said it. The optical fiber may have a nice audible difference. The rest I believe is not worth the time and effort. Have used fiber in several... | |
| Does the streamer effect sound quality texbychoice - underrated comment. You're so correct about the quality of Toslink as a quality connection. Recently, I decided to invert my system so the optical no longer handles TV audio but goes from a WiiM Pro. Had not tried it but thought the... | |
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ So this is a somewhat odd thread but I’ll add to the pile. Noise is an issue that is hard to fathom as when it’s there, you may not realize it. When it’s reduced you certainly can. Had used the fiber optical solution seen here in the video and it... | |
| What DAC to buy? That's a reasonable amount to spend for your system. I would get a used RME ADI-2 DAC. You'll never regret it and you'll have a great piece in the future with any other system changes. Yes, I own one in a big tube monoblock floor standing speake... | |
| Ethernet streaming If funds were available, I'd go with the dCS Lina and a separate streamer. Lots of good streamers now, lots. | |
| Is low cost DAC worth it? There’s a break in the entire audio business with the WiiM Pro and its latest the Pro+ which now features an AKM DAC chip. That’s $150 and 220 respectively. Been using the Wiim Pro since December in a high-end tube monoblocks system with McIntosh... | |
| Mac Mini As A Streaming Source Try a Wiim Pro. | |
| Best way to A/B two different streamers Easy. Buy a Wiim Pro. Connect via coax. Compare. 🎯 | |
| Inexpensive Streaming Wiim Pro - the industry disruptor. Have been using it since release in December. It sounds great and I use a 5v LPS with it. Recently, I was fortunate to get the Verizon fiber optic network installed and that just elevated the performance. Happ... | |
| Tidal Adopting Hi-Res FLAC Tidal has no option but to go the FLAC Hi Res route. It's an inevitable road with MQA going down the drain. Tidal held up MQA for a while but now it's over. |