The DIY'rs Cookbook

[Soundsgoodtome]

  So you're using just the RN3 box and no other added converters?
And are you using the SPDIF connection?
 
This has mind blowing written all over it.
Now we just need to drop the price and get the EDAC (ethernet digital audio converter) tweaked for even more fun…

 
JJ

Correct, just Rednet using it's internal clock and a direct SPDIF connection to my DAC. Almost wonder what it sounds like with an additional 15% improvement on a Mutec reclock (my wallet trembles). If anyone is frugal on audio stuff it's me, however this is one thing that I will say is worth every penny. I think this new form of transport for digital audiophiles need to be as important as say getting a  proper Dac, Amp, Headphone/Speaker. This shouldn't be something you get later downt he road after you beefed up your cables, etc etc (unless you're loaded and you do it all at once) but this should be done right after you get your DAH/S - even with entry level BJC/monoprice cables it levels with all the tweaks you can do after teh fact because USB did a number on the SQ for you to 'fix'.

 

[Muziqboy]

Have another gadget coming in that hopefully will take the SQ another step up. Will test next week when it arrives.

 

[johnjen]

Talk about wallet trembling…
 
I am SOOO tempted to drop 1K$ + a 'decent' AES cable…
 
The Sirens (greek mythology) are singing their songs of sonic nirvana…
And I gotta stay tied to the mast…

 
JJ

 

[Muziqboy]

By the way, tested the AES out of the Mutec to the AES in of the Theta Dac and did not heard any difference compared to the SPDIF coax.

 

[johnjen]

That's good to know.
 
I just keep remembering Mike Moffett's preference for the AES input into the Jggy… 

 
JJ

 

[johnjen]

Have another gadget coming in that hopefully will take the SQ another step up. Will test next week when it arrives.

Ok so ya gotta spill the beans…
 
What gadget?
 
JJ

 

[Muziqboy]

It's a secret for now.

 
But if you really wanna now, you can find out by going back to the Ping pm. I mentioned something there about what audiophiles were doing.
 
 
 
Can't say this phrase enough!
USB AIN'T GOT NOTHIN' ON AOIP!!!

 

[gefski]

Rednet was just mentioned on the Yggy impressions thread.

You guys are ahead of the curve on this one.

Gonna order a DVS when we get home tomorrow.

 

[johnjen]

  Talk about wallet trembling…
 
I am SOOO tempted to drop 1K$ + a 'decent' AES cable…
 
The Sirens (greek mythology) are singing their songs of sonic nirvana…
And I gotta stay tied to the mast…

 
JJ

That tied to the mast thing didn't last very long, it must have been the knife in my pocket…
 
I found a local dealer, LunchBox Audio on Lake City Way here in Seattle
http://www.lunchboxaudio.com/
who found a B-1 stock RN3…
This is gunna be the dent in my wallet heard round the world, or at least in my headphones…
 
In ≈ 1 week I too shall be AOIP enabled, again…
 
And I ordered a Lifatec optical glass cable to run from the RN3 to my PWD for absolute galvanic isolation…
I can also compare the RN3 to a direct connection to my MacPro's optical output,
and of course to my dbl Wyrd USB setup.
 
Oh boy MORE experiments…
 
JJ

 

[Muziqboy]

That tied to the mast thing didn't last very long, it must have been the knife in my pocket…

I found a local dealer, LunchBox Audio on Lake City Way here in Seattle
http://www.lunchboxaudio.com/
who found a B-1 stock RN3…
This is gunna be the dent in my wallet heard round the world, or at least in my headphones…

In ≈ 1 week I too shall be AOIP enabled, again…

And I ordered a Lifatec optical glass cable to run from the RN3 to my PWD for absolute galvanic isolation…
I can also compare the RN3 to a direct connection to my MacPro's optical output,
and of course to my dbl Wyrd USB setup.

Oh boy MORE experiments…

JJ

Yes! The more the merrier! Prepare to be astounded!

 

[atomicbob]

  That tied to the mast thing didn't last very long, it must have been the knife in my pocket…
 
I found a local dealer, LunchBox Audio on Lake City Way here in Seattle
http://www.lunchboxaudio.com/
who found a B-1 stock RN3…
This is gunna be the dent in my wallet heard round the world, or at least in my headphones…
 
In ≈ 1 week I too shall be AOIP enabled, again…
 
And I ordered a Lifatec optical glass cable to run from the RN3 to my PWD for absolute galvanic isolation…
I can also compare the RN3 to a direct connection to my MacPro's optical output,
and of course to my dbl Wyrd USB setup.
 
Oh boy MORE experiments…
 
JJ

Rich (at lunchbox audio) is a good fellow and also serves on AES PNW committee with me. Highly recommended.

 

[johnjen]

Yeah Rich is a heads up guy.
And I know how 'tight' the business he is in, is.
 
I filled him in on what we are doing with these rednet boxes.
I also told him about the PRT and how he could try it in his home stereo.
 
He just might try it…
 
JJ

 

[johnjen]

So I figure I just might be able to run the audio stream out my 2nd ethernet port on my MacPro, for a completely separate network dedicated to feeding just the RN3 box.
 
Are any of you guys running your RN3 on its own ethernet port, while using the other port to access the internet?
 
This might just be an optimal feed for the digital audio stream.
 
JJ

 

[Muziqboy]

Direct connection to the ethernet port of the computer is the best way.
 
You can also use a Gigabit switch but it is more confusing to configure.
 
The NUC portable computer that I have only has 1 ethernet port and is dedicated to the RN3.
 
To acces the internet on same computer, I just use WiFi connection.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

I think one of the guys in the xmos or aes67/aoip thread mentioned two nic cards- one for the rednet and one to access network storage.

Getting the dvs to a specific network is as easy as changing the selection on a dropdown menu with all your network connections.