I believe this function must first be set up in the router. I have Wireless Settings in my TP-Link Archer C9 router's operating system which allow me to set "Channel Width" and "Channel". Both are set to Auto. I could select a channel manually, but I let the router choose, because the...

An RE650 will automatically choose the cleanest broadcast frequency. You should configure it for both 2.4 and 5Ghz and allow it to choose. Disabling the broadcast radio as you've done provides a noticeably cleaner signal.

Are you absolutely certain your service provider will not allow you to use your own router? That would be very unusual, you should check again. I know you must use their modem, but you should be able to configure the modem/router so it acts strictly as a modem. If the device they supplied cannot...

Get Bubble UPnP from the Play Store. Does virtually everything Roon does, for next to nothing, and no ongoing subscription cost. I stream from a computer, NAS and Qobuz to any of my five different UPnP capable devices.

I have Dekoni Elite Velour pads. They're comfy alright, but they suck the life out of the music. PRaT killers. :triportsad:

I had the Amiron in-house for two weeks and returned it. A friend has the T1-Gen3. I am not a fan of the Beyerdynamic "consumer" sound profile, as found in the T1-3 and Amiron. I much prefer the harder hitting DT 1990 sound, and only with Analytical pads.

Yes, SFPs do require break-in. It's a miniature circuit board, with traces, surface mount resistors, capacitors, and more.

The 1318 should be quite an improvement. Yes, confusing for sure. I'm told most single fiber cable is manufactured by Corning. The main thing is to get a yellow cable with blue connectors. I purchased this one, but it was offered in single packs, now only available in packs of six. The specs...

Which SFPs are you using?

Great post! I would add, @cruel make sure to try the Analytical pads, many of us prefer them. No EQ here, and no need.

Which is closest to your DAC? I have a friend with an SW-10 and EtherRegen/Pardo MiniTeddy feeding an Antipodes K50. I brought my opticalModule Deluxe V2/Pardo MiniTeddy to his house to replace the SW-10 at the network end. After listening for an afternoon, he intends to sell the LHY and buy...

There's no doubt that connecting directly to the router is the worst. A switch is mandatory for better sound quality, and more than one is beneficial, IME, as long as they are used in the proper order, with the best switch last. My NAS is a noisy creature, it never shuts up, therefore not...

I assume you meant upstream? Source > N8 > ethernet > oMD v2 > fiber > ER > ethernet > PlayPoint Ethernet cables are Audio Sensibility Signature I2S and Audio Sensibility Signature Fiber link is Corning single-mode with Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL SFPs Source is either a QNAP NAS or TP-Link router...

No doubt. LOL! I found quite a big difference with a Small Green Computer 10GTek SFP vs. a FTLF1318P3BTL in the EtherRegen. The 10GTek has quite a recessed bass range, which makes music less involving. I use a pair of these in my desktop system, which I believe are identical to the 10GTek...

Compared to what? Have you tried any audiophile switches? Upgraded power supplies? I research tech data, pro reviews and audiophile opinions before buying anything, and I do a home trial whenever possible.