I have used +/- Cisco switch PC > Cisco > ER > D16 AES and PC > ER > D16 AES over PC > D16 AES I was a first batch etherREGEN recipient. Definitely a sig. SQ delta - and I'd be very confident any of us would agree. General feeling that it is +ve and virtually all AS reviewers agree although...

anyone (else) tried the etherREGEN with Dante/Focusrite yet?

Same here - but my system is also ultra simple (176.4 kHz flac on PC via DVS only - no internet streaming).

Never tempted to come back? Looking forward to hearing what an EtherREGEN can do for direct playback flac on PC > EtherREGEN > DAC!

https://www.google.co.uk/search?source=hp&ei=WKecXeikAZLTkgXP0JyQDw&q=smps

This ^ - except in uncarpeted houses - and also because audiophiles with carpets don't like SMPSs. (Still love my C-2 after a few years now ...)

There is an info bulletin here: https://www.usaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1465&p=12173#p12136 advising Bob has passed away. Hats off to a special person, may he RIP and may those he left behind receive merciful blessings.

Well - not true astro because I acquired my Convert-2 after I abandoned USB. I have only ever used its AES input. But respect likewise! and you have far more knowledge and experience with (upmarket) DACs than I do. Second - even if it could be proven that a streamer outperformed offline delivery...

:) astro ... Anathema to me on several counts not the least of which is I loathe Roon and and all other commercial subscription services - and anything or anyone else that does my organising or thinking for me. Last time I used USB I acquired a trenchant Pavlovian aversion to it. Probably it...

Sure would be interested to see/evaluate your C-2 "how to" notes if and when you get the time ...

Have you posted your C-2 conversion method? Thanks

Thanks Mike I'd like that link too please.

I haven't modded my D16 AES - nor my Convert-2. This is a provocation! :) The RedNet mods were pioneered some time ago. Have things changed much. Can you guys provide an overview of what you would do if you were modding one now. Is the conversion blog created by @johnjen way back a sota summary...

Bob started this thread here on Head-Fi. It's probably worth a read soup to nuts if new to AoIP. On US Audio Mart see also Bob's other thread https://www.usaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1449&start=390. Both US Audio Mart threads are a bit quiet right now (like this one!) - Bob says...

Just posted per below link at Bob's US Audio Mart "Greatest Breakthrough" thread. The subject of Duelund wires came up there and I followed thru on a temption to build a digital AES cable for D16 AES to Convert-2. Massive, massive success. Didn't realise what a bottle neck an AES digital cable...

http://www.neutrik.co.uk/en-uk/audio/dante-interface/na2-io-dline

How much is it costing you to have SOtM fit a 10 MHz Master Clock to your 16? Can't wait for your verdict!

Whilst looking for a suitable Balanced>Unbalanced transformer I came across these: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/company/press/2018/06022018_sonifex_latest_dante_licensee.shtml http://www.sonifex.co.uk/company/press/2018/05022018_new_multichannel_aes67_at_nab2018.shtml

I would just say fwiw and to stir your imagination: In line with "small" (and low power), Bob - who started this thread aka rb2013 - has posted aka Tubelover2 on his other thread here: http://www.usaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1172&start=2910#p8666 and then here...

I've had to go back - they only add a couple at a time it seems ...

... talking of which (i.e. reinstalling Windows) - anyone been bothered by restrictions on # DVS activations - I've been moaning at Dante about how an audiophile mucking about tweaking on a Friday afternoon could wind up the whole w/e with no music (and, more frustrating, being just totally...

What sort of trouble Pete? The type that is manageable with a little attention, or the type that makes you want to cry and so you reinstall Windows and start all over?

Thanks mourip I agree - To me Windows taming is all part of "The PC does make a difference." I have not used AO. If you install/run it, are there any hiccoughs? RedNet doesn't mind?

Windows taming strategies are of interest presently, especially after the Fall Creators Update which seems to have spawned numerous additional svchost processes and other "we know what you want better than you know what you want" non-options. (I don't mean to divert too much but I *loathe*...

Agreed re Asus - for the BIOS if nothing else - I see the 300 Series is current - but there doesn't appear to be a Z370-WS.