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Advice on Optical Ethernet Conversion

Hello:

I'm looking for a high-quality convertor for Ethernet to Fibre, for streaming Qobuz to my Lumin U2's fibre input.  I've got two Finisar 1318 SMCs and am running a 40' fibre run.

Specifically, I'm looking at the Sonore opticalModule, the Uptone EtherRegen (version 2 forthcoming, ideally) or the SOtm sNH-10G switch.

All real-world experience with any of these is welcome.  I'd like to know what perceived SQ benefits were realized, ideally.  Personal experience/anecdotes would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance,

JAMES.

jimboman

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chipcalzone
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Hi @jimboman I recently added an iFi Lan Silencer Pro (LSP) which converts ethernet to fiber optic and then back to ethernet and it’s brought a significant improvement. I would say almost more than adding an audio-grade network switch. The only caveat is that you have to get a separate iFi iPower PS (preferably the iPower X) as the stock one that comes with the LSP is junk.

My chain: Asus Router - Ethernet cable to Lan Silencer Pro (converts to fiber optic) - Ethernet cable to Silent Angel Bonn N8 Switch - Ethernet cable to Streamer.

I’ve tried putting the LSP downstream after the Silent Angel Bonn Switch but it sounded too squeaky clean and lost a bit of musicality so preferred it upstream right before the network switch.

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