Ethernet cable with some type of conditioning to help improve the sound.
Actually the image looks metallic, could be a section in the middle of the cable which does conditioning
[like how some of iFi Audio AC power cables have conditioning, such as SupaNova].
I am using the LAN iSilencer on the network input of my NAD Masters M33. Yesterday I have also inserted a D-link DGS-108 switch for even better sound quality. Just as well, two other devices are using LAN in the rack (Frame TV and NVidia Shield TV Pro) and by using a switch I got rid of system Wi-Fi. The switch did cost peanuts, too. Give it a try if you can! More info here: https://www.alpha-audio.net/background/alpha-labs-audiophile-clocks-and-network-switches/
I just realized I never updated my Fiber experience.
I am thrilled with it over cable-type internet, I have rock solid 1 GB up and down! My son now doesn't complain about gaming issues, and while I cannot say I am hearing any "huge" difference in Streaming music, I can say that it does seem more "Consistent" than it did before, but I am already using the Optibox on my NEO and also a LAN iSilencer on my Zen Stream, so with those I may not perceive a difference.
Have you ever tried the LAN iSilencer, I feel it to be of great value, and for me brings improvement.
Actually in fact, I bugged you some time ago and you shared with me part of the above in a different thread I think.
I do have one LAN iSilencer in the system right out of the fiber modem/router to the 70 foot Ethernet run.
I have been toying with adding another LAN iSilencer after the Ethernet run and plug but am not a big believer in "try it" if shows no result send it back.
Obviously I cannot have my one iSilencer in both positions. Considering SOTM as noted.
I am now using Magnapan LRS+/Bryston and LTA Preamp tube and the sound is very clear and tone is close to real (piano next to stereo). I am not sure I can markedly improve the sound. Additionally, the optical moat has a module/clock and recalibrates the signal prior to your streamer.
Finally, jitter is very low-ATT app lets me measure from the source. Rather amazing.
I will obsess a little more. Going to test three streams against the local SSD and use a test subject.
There’s a good deal of noise not in the audible band that, regardless, messes with the analogue parts of your chain. That starts with your DAC, obviously, and moves through your amplification and onto your headphones. Removing it usually results in more low level detail, treble smoothness and a better perceived dynamic life.
Like the difference you get moving from a PC or MacBook to a dedicated streamer.
There’s a good deal of noise not in the audible band that, regardless, messes with the analogue parts of your chain. That starts with your DAC, obviously, and moves through your amplification and onto your headphones. Removing it usually results in more low level detail, treble smoothness and a better perceived dynamic life.
Like the difference you get moving from a PC or MacBook to a dedicated streamer.
I am glad you gave it. I once saw a video explaining this in Great detail, how the noise (not audible) can affect how the voltage of these 1s' and 0s', especially in the DAC right before output. (Yes I Hope I am wording that correctly) lol
I use a NUC with dual LAN (dual Nic) as a Roon server (win 11) and, currently, the 2nd LAN is acting like a bridge going directly to my streamer.
This server doesn't have any Linear psu...I use the standard 19v switch power supply.
Same thing for the router, with standard switch PSU.
My streamer is Aavik S-180
The idea is to place the "Ifi LAN Isilencer" between my Aavik streamer and the NUC.
With the setup mentioned above and the LAN Isilencer in place...do I still need to take care about network audio or can I forget expensive "audio switches" and linear psu on server side?
I use a NUC with dual LAN (dual Nic) as a Roon server (win 11) and, currently, the 2nd LAN is acting like a bridge going directly to my streamer.
This server doesn't have any Linear psu...I use the standard 19v switch power supply.
Same thing for the router, with standard switch PSU.
My streamer is Aavik S-180
The idea is to place the "Ifi LAN Isilencer" between my Aavik streamer and the NUC.
With the setup mentioned above and the LAN Isilencer in place...do I still need to take care about network audio or can I forget expensive "audio switches" and linear psu on server side?
Sadly no. You have a great streamer and it will play depending on the source quality you feed it. I have Aavik too - not the streamer, but I know it very well.
A quality LPS and a very good switch will definitely help. I am a big fan of the ifi Lan silencer but found out that it sounds the best applied at router and my fiber box end and also at the input to the switch, but not at the streamer as it diminishes the soundstage making it smaller.
I can recommend to group your devices together and grounding them from one outlet only. If you like me have your router and server etc away from your system you should use a net isolater like the ifi to separate ground loops and issues. I use the ifi for that purpose but also use a Jcat net isolater between my switch and streamer. It makes a big difference.
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