[rb2013]

   
For sending power over ethernet you have to have special PoE ports.

"Real ethernet Usb extender" - one that can be plugged to LAN. Of course you can always connect sender and receiver directly, omitting a LAN switch.
Like this one, 4-port, gigabit, $479.99
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-330-Feet-Ethernet-Extender-USB2001EXT2/dp/B008ABNZOE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01
Others ethernet Usb extenders just use ethernet cable to physically connect sender and receiver side directly. But can not be plugged to LAN because they don't meet ethernet standards.

I have both - the LAN is awesome - the non LAN one sucks, couldn't even handle 192k without popping and clicking.  Sound was miserable

 

[rb2013]

  SPDIF cable length  
 
So I own an old Stereovox HDXV one metre length spdif cable, which received positive reviews a decade ago. Being under 1.5 metres*, is it likely to have an audible effect between F1 and DAC?
 
* http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/spdif.htm

Never heard that cable - so I couldn't say

 

[rb2013]

  There is also German afi and afi USB solution to transmitt USB signal from computer over fibre optics and then reclock the signal and send digial to DAC.
http://www.artistic-fidelity.de/index.php/en/usb-module
 
Some find it better then Mutec MC-3+ Smart Clock USB (use google translate):
http://www.aktives-hoeren.de/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3515&start=45

That's interesting.
 
But I'd go with the 'PS Audio LANRover' kind of solution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQjJke5uM2g

 

[rb2013]

Wonder if Uptone has some USB over Ethernet device coming out?

 

[Albrecht]

deleted.... redundant

 

[roger7]

 
That's interesting.
 
But I'd go with the 'PS Audio LANRover' kind of solution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQjJke5uM2g

 
http://www.psaudio.com/pauls-posts/the-lanrover/

 

[prot]

Looks like you are doing a serious comparison there. Keep em coming, I am really curious if the F1 can finally outgun the 10years old PUC in terms of SQ.
But I doubt that any china device can equal PUC's stability .. that thing works like a rock .. a german rock that is

 

[rb2013]

Looks like you are doing a serious comparison there. Keep em coming, I am really curious if the F1 really can finally outgun the 10years old PUC in terms of SQ.
But I doubt that any china device can equal PUC's stability .. that things works like a rock .. a german rock that is

Let the haters hate...BTW you did a pretty good number on that great CA thread on audio over IP...nice work(sarc).
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f22-networking-networked-audio-and-streaming/lan-input-dacs-21722/

 

[rb2013]

The Blue Jeans CAT6a 625Mhz Ethernet cable arrived today - oh yeah it's the bomb!
 
Sound improved immediately when inserted in the between LEX and REX on the ICRON/Startech 1GB LAN USB extender.
More space, air, focus - not super dramatic - but now even  minor improvements noticible and important.  I imagine with some run time will get even better.
 
Well worth the $21!! times 5

Cat 6a Patch Cords--BJC C6AP UTP​

https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/data-cables/index.htm

 

[roger7]

  Playing with my F1 chain and again impressed how it sounds.
My Hegel H80 pushes my small Klipsch to new hights.
 
95% volume playing Boris Blank Fat Roller.
Streaming Tidal Hi-Fi.
So smooth and detailed and full of bass even if I am pushing the system to maximum potential.
It doesn´t get better than this from such a small system.
 

 
Please, do not forget to make comparison without Intona in the chain
I wonder how much improvement does Intona

 

[mourip]

   
I've bought the same box and will be receiving it tomorrow hopefully. It can be purchased off eBay; ..here.
 
Dimensions:

 
Thanks. Much appreciated!

 

[Albrecht]

don't know about that, but that Ethernet to Ethernet Bridge Dongle that runs something like AES67 protocol sounds A-Mazing.
 
Where is that guy?

 

[Albrecht]

+1
 
Thanks very much

 

[rb2013]

  don't know about that, but that Ethernet to Ethernet Bridge Dongle that runs something like AES67 protocol sounds A-Mazing.
 
Where is that guy?

That's Superdad from Uptone - of Regen fame.  I would love to hear they are working on it.  Not that my audio budget is about blown - but these damn things work, I simply can't believe what I'm hearing.  So if I have to sell all my analog stuff - I'm game

 

[Albrecht]

Hi
 
Yep. I follow UPTone. Thanks.
 
That's so awesome that the ICron works great. It totally makes sense that this is amazing!!! I would try it, - but I get a microrendu in 2 days, - my MacMini USB ports died, & I hate being on the software developer's (Rental model) upgrade merry-go-round.
 
I have my APL Universal, & I have heard few better; even Meitner.
 
IF I have to leave APL-land, - it'll be with a NADAC & something like UPtone's or Rednet's RTP/UDP.  I might still do Roon on one of monster MACs in the basement, - but only if my APL gets eclipsed substantially by a NADAC.
 
For someone like you, - I can totally see the ICron/Lanrover deal.