A lot of people here are impressed with the optical Rendu that reportedly removes noise and significantly improves sound quality, so that may be something to consider. Best of luck.
Ethernet cables
So I've been streaming for just over a year (I'm really an analog guy, listen about 75% to my TT set-up). Been listening to Roon/QoBuz via my MacBook Pro thru a Bricasti. The Bricasti is hooked-up via a Ethernet cable to an Xfinity "POD" which works well. Yesterday got in a Roon Nucleus and what a great sonic improvement! Very happy. But here's the question. I'm using a very good Ethernet cable from the Bricasti to POD but how important is the Ethernet cable from the Nucleus to the switch? Personally I haven't done much comparisons with Ethernet cables.
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Hi sksos: I found this review article helpful http://www.audiodrom.net/en/special-edition-reviews/104-ethernet-rj-45-cables-shootout In the conclusion section they determined that the cable from the modem to router wasn't important. I had a combination of Supra Cat8 and SOTM Cat7 in my system. I recently replaced the Supras with the Viablue cables. https://tritonaudiocables.com/Digital-Cables_c_23.html They are a bit more money, but they are a definite upgrade in sound quality from the Supras (better frequency extension and the highs really sparkle without edginess). The SOTMs are for sure the best, but at a price. Good listening. Jeff |
I'm about to pull the trigger on a Bricasti M3 with their optional Network Interface. I have concerns about a difficult ethernet cable installation from the white Xfinity xFi Router/Modem located in another room after reading this FAQ. https://www.bricasti.com/en/consumer/network.php I have an xFi Pod with the two ethernet jacks but isn't that ultimately still a WiFi connection? Not very digital source savvy from over ten years with just a Mac Mini WiFi to a Squeezebox Touch and a Metrum NOS Mini. M |
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@m-db I'm using the Bricasti M12 exactly like you would use the M3 into a white Xfinity "POD" that has the 2 Ethernet ports underneath. My Xfinity Router/Modem is in another room and I have a Roon Nucleus hooked up to a switch which is then hooked into the Router/modem. The Bricasti works flawlessly and you I choose my songs via either an iPad or my phone. Either way no problems. (Dealer disclaimer) |
In my system (Atma-Sphere, Sound Lab, Eversolo), I'm using Ethernet cables made by the French company MissingBond, which are outstanding and relatively inexpensive. Previously, I was using the AudioQuest Diamond (€1500), but I find the MissingBond Ethernet cable sound actualy MUCH better for much less oney (€300 new). Replacing standard inexpensive cables with properly shielded Ethernet and USB cables dramatically improved all aspects of the sound in my system. You do not have to invest fortune in cables, just be smart, ask around and read reviews. For many years I was sceptical about cables, but now I realy do not ignore any more the importance of these links. |