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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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mitch2
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SGC currently has sale pricing on the opticalModule.

You can also simply use this switch near your router and output the 40 feet of fiber.

I own both and currently only use the switch to run 45 ft. of fiber into my Signature Rendu SE Optical. I have not heard one sound better than the other. I do use LPS on all peripherals, including modem, router, switches and converters.

mitch2
4,168 posts
 

Yes, same result with either the switch or opticleModule, especially when feeding the Signature Rendu SE Optical.

mitch2
4,168 posts
 

@jimboman 

"I ended up purchasing the OpticalModule Deluxe with a SGC linear power supply.  In testing it with the cheaper FMC, I would say the audible difference was marginal, but the overall quality seemed more refined.  And, it seems that part of this hobby is checking off boxes: so even if it's not a dramatic improvement, you know you've got that area of your system covered with a quality piece."

My experience exactly.

mitch2
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“some have reported it takes some “life” from the music”

Not at all challenging what “some” hear, but I would like to understand how this is possible, if anyone has a plausible explanation.

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