I had to supply my own rubber gloves for my AGD R8HE DAC because ASR said it was a POS...
CX, EX, K, S, Oladra, Antipodes, Owners Unite
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Fiber Ethernet Isolation between CX/EX...
I bought a pair of B Stock MC100CM TP-Link Fast Ethernet SFP to RJ45 Fiber Media Converters for $28/Amazon to galvanically isolate the Ethernet between CX and EX with positive effect. I continued to use the EtherRegens with 10M external clock before the EX input.
I used separate power supplies for the CX side and the EX side. I started with a 6V lead-acid on the EX side to learn that the supplied non earth-grounded wall-wart SMPS sounded much cleaner. Then I tapped off the Hypsos outputing 5V that powers my SingXer SU-2 DDI and that sounded best.
On another note and as an addendum to my observations between Hypsos and the S60, here is a view under the cover of the S60 which is visually identical to the CX/EX PS upgrade...
I bought a pair of B Stock MC100CM TP-Link Fast Ethernet SFP to RJ45 Fiber Media Converters for $28/Amazon to galvanically isolate the Ethernet between CX and EX with positive effect. I continued to use the EtherRegens with 10M external clock before the EX input.
I used separate power supplies for the CX side and the EX side. I started with a 6V lead-acid on the EX side to learn that the supplied non earth-grounded wall-wart SMPS sounded much cleaner. Then I tapped off the Hypsos outputing 5V that powers my SingXer SU-2 DDI and that sounded best.
On another note and as an addendum to my observations between Hypsos and the S60, here is a view under the cover of the S60 which is visually identical to the CX/EX PS upgrade...
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Whazzzup
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With oladra upgrade and of course the k series that already has the new motherboards and power supply that specializes in two discreet areas. does one need any other power supply or reclocker like Phoenix. I’m just getting used to my oladra DX and it’s powerful, acute, and no noise. Seems like it’s already in a sweet spot?
My answer to you is, if you are already comfortably abiding in right-brain listening and fully absorbed in the experience, you don't need anything and should continue to be a connoisseur of those experiences. You are a very fortunate soul if that is your lot. If you are like me and analyzing everything, discontent 80% of the time after the newness of the last upgrade wears off, you might have to accept the eternal merry-go-round of wondering what's the next possibility that brings me closer to the elusive audio nirvana.... L.O.L.
If you have the funds, I found the Phoenix a mandatory component and possibly the most significant jump in sound quality in my system [at least at the time].
I recall reading that Uptone Audio is working on some next gen USB Regen products in the EtherRegen price range. If you happen to speak with Alex, I'd bet there are a few members here that would be interested if Alex spills the beans in terms of expected product availability and their clocking....
Great to converse with you Whazzzup!
I notice that the my antipodes web site is now white text on a white background!! Impossible to read.
Does anyone else have this problem? Maybe it is related to ipados15 which is a crap sandwich
Does anyone else have this problem? Maybe it is related to ipados15 which is a crap sandwich
Whazzzup
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nope sorry its the sandwich
Bizarrely, it is now back to normal!
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@Whazzzup I agree with all that. I would also add one of my favourite quotes which is “Comparison is the thief of joy”.
If you are happy with your sound log off all hifi forums, stop comparing and sit back content that you have a marvellous system.
Or, prepare your wallet for action because I have also found that the PhoenixUSB does improve the sound quality of the usb output from my K50 and that the PhoenixNET has at least the same amount of improvement when used to connect the K50 to my router. Was I unhappy with the sound before these? Of course not but once heard it is difficult to go back.
But then I am now retrying the BNC output from my new K50 to connect to my Mscaler instead of usb.
Like I said, “Comparison is the thief of joy”.
Whazzzup
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Phoenix is under future consideration, thx
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If not for having other sources especially fav fm tuner via ddc and Avatar transport synced to upgraded oxco clock of Terminator Plus, the dream tot will be ditch all and get a dac with ethernet input to escape seemingly dreaded usb connection instead of more into usb based products ?
Whazzzup
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For right now, got to play out usb, and yes just looking for mid fi solutions but right now, hard to find problems frankly.... This is a good thing and a testament to antipodes and upgrade program... Im sure future DACs will incorporate stuff that makes the spaghetti western behind the dac, unnecessary. Right now, direct seems fine. Realize 4 g for phoenix then another 2500 for the smallest chord sarum T digital super array usb, so no rush...
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Just in case you missed this one ... hence my 2x ERs with some cool stuff from John and Alex ... this hobby is nvr hiend to me but no end especially after visiting several time of local owner with 1kk system of full FM Accoustic .. anniversary versions for some
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My favoured usb cable is the Sablon Evo. Better sound at a fraction of the Sarum T.
Yes, I noticed this on My Antipodes using Windows laptop this morning....
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Me too since yesterday on windows laptop !
But I use free Squeezer program on old android phone daily and not adversely affected
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