[Jake2]

Go to AS forum for more detailed impressions/informations on the Finisar and Cisco AOC.

Here's a glowing local endorsement of the Cisco AOC from a previous Finisar SFP user.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/master-clock-talk.228428/post-17881205

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Depends on your flavor. On how it will add to the sonic qualities on your system. To the sound you're after. For me Its like Cisco (R26) vs Finisar (A26).

My advice only is, like in any audio purchases: to be fully informed before buying. It might bring, take away, exagerrate or even do nothing to the sound of your system.

 

[TherealJohnD]

Here's a glowing local endorsement of the Cisco AOC from a previous Finisar SFP user.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/master-clock-talk.228428/post-17881205

I'm going with the Cisco AOC. Sounds like more my flavor. Already picked up a HdPlex 300w lps for the Roon Rock/FMC's. Just waiting on a ER'2 to complete the chain.

 

[Deleeh]

Hello,
Question in the round Gustard N18/pro or Lhy Audio Fmc.
Would only be intended for use with the R26.
My current Fmc setup are the Fmc speakers from Amazon.
I would use one of the two for the clean side of course, the Fmc box from Amazon for the dirty side.
I absolutely can't decide between the 2 devices.
Insights would be great and a decision to make.
N18 pro could possibly make sense as I still have a Singxer Su 2 which can use a 10mhz as input and the R26 of course.
Is of course a cost question for a how to do at the end.
The latter would not be a must for me, just another option.
Use the R26 with Roon, no HQ player or similar.
Oh well, a Holo Red would be interesting but more the DDC function of the Red's. The internal K2 chip of the R26 is better than that of the Singxer Su2.
The Red would also not be a must, as there are also some problems with it in terms of setup and software, also because of the Roon certification.

 

[AntonRisto]

So my Fiber Optic media converter arrived today consisting of:
10Gtek Gigabit Fiber Media Converter w/ Pair of Bidi SFP Singlemode Simplex LC Module (Kit #5)
10Gtek OS2 LC to LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cable 0.5m
TOPPING P50 LPS
USB Type A Male to 90 Degree Barrel Connector Charging Cable 5.5 x 2.5mm DC 5V 80cm
Veetop Ethernet LAN Cat 8 RJ45 Cable 0.25

Initial Impressions: Uplift in resolution, separation, blacker background, a bit more analog(?) to my system.
Verdict: For 220Eur total, yes a keeper.

Pics or did not happen:

I'm trying to do the FMC mod for my R26 so I ordered the equipment linked in m-i-c-k-e-y's post above. I now just noticed that the 10Gtek OS2 LC to LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cable 0.5m that I received is a dual cable instead of having a single cable like the one that's showing in the picture.

Can I mod the dual cable to having just one cable or do I need to buy a different cable?

 

[andkel]

Some R26 transformers do this, mine did/does - if you are referring to a buzz that is emitted from the R26 chassis not from the speakers.

My Puritan power conditioner helped a lot which I put down to its DC blocking amongst other things. Quieter now so I can only hear it up close, originally it was audible from a few metres away.

I found the problem, this noise comes from the internal clock, when i select “external clock” from the menu - sound dissapears

Turn the dial button either direction just a single click (clockwise or counterclock wise)
.

This noise comes from the internal clock, when i select “external clock 10 mhz” from the menu, sound disappears. So probably something is wrong with the internal clock.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Can I mod the dual cable to having just one cable or do I need to buy a different cable?

Split them apart...like on the pic. And use only one

 

[AntonRisto]

Split them apart...like on the pic. And use only one

Okay, that's what I thought but just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the reply!

So my setup will be: Router -> generic CAT6 ethernet cable (1 m) -> D-Link DGS-105 network switch -> Supra CAT8 STP ethernet cable (1 m) -> FMC -> Veetop CAT8 ethernet cable (25 cm) -> DeLOCK 62619 -> Veetop CAT8 ethernet cable (25 cm) -> R26.

Does that sound correct?

EDIT: ...and the FMC setup is connected to the Topping P50 LPS.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Try exchanging position (before or after FMC) of your DeLOCK 62619 which would work best for you. It has a slight improvement (DeLOCK) but its there.

 

[Weissenborn]

Has anyone of you paired / is running the Gustard R26 with a Niimbus amp ? (synergy)

 

[AntonRisto]

Try exchanging position (before or after FMC) of your DeLOCK 62619 which would work best for you. It has a slight improvement (DeLOCK) but its there.

Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately I couldn't get the setup to work with my Roon. Roon couldn't find my R26 with the FMC mod, so I had to switch back to my previous setup without the FMC which luckily works normally. Hmm, I'll try to get it working again tomorrow.

 

[jsiets4]

Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately I couldn't get the setup to work with my Roon. Roon couldn't find my R26 with the FMC mod, so I had to switch back to my previous setup without the FMC which luckily works normally. Hmm, I'll try to get it working again tomorrow.

FMC mod works with my ROON ROCK does your router see the R26 with the FMC mod?

 

[AntonRisto]

FMC mod works with my ROON ROCK does your router see the R26 with the FMC mod?

I just checked and my router does not see the R26 with the FMC mod.

Below is a picture of my FMC mod setup. Any ideas what’s wrong?

 

[jsiets4]

I just checked and my router does not see the R26 with the FMC mod.

Below is a picture of my FMC mod setup. Any ideas what’s wrong?

This may seem silly but did you remember to remove the protective covers from the optical cable

 

[AntonRisto]

This may seem silly but did you remember to remove the protective covers from the optical cable

Yeah, that I did! But my knowledge on the issue is very minimal so it’s good that you started with the basics!