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Pimping your router

1. Use a wired router only
2. If wireless router is needed, separate router for wifi
3. only streamer, NOTHING ELSE connected 
4. use LPS to feed router
5. use shortest possible quality cable to streamer
6. use Acoustic Revive RLT-1 filter on spare router or streamer port
7. wrap router and LPS in EMI/RFI shielding material
8. use EMO EN70-HD filter near streamer for ethernet connection
9. use quality shielded cable between router and internet access point

All of these will individually improve your streaming SQ, in aggregate the effect is significant
Enjoy the music
antigrunge2

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arafiq
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@antigrunge2 -- thank you for sharing your experiences. Very informative and educational. I have a couple of questions for you ...

1. You mention that adding a separate power supply for the router yields considerable benefits. What are the sonic benefits one might expect in this case? I'm using the Google Wifi Nest mesh system (one router and three points spread throughout the house). Both my streamers are connected to the router via ethernet though. What is a good power supply that is compatible with the Nest router that you would recommend?

2. What are you thoughts on getting an audiophile-grade network switch? I have a D-Link switch placed between the router and streamers. It's one of those cheap ones that I picked up for $20. I have been contemplating trying out either an English Electric 8Switch or EtherRegen. Just wondering what's your take on this.

TIA 
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arafiq
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@antigrunge2 -- Thanks for your response. I'll look into the LPS you mentioned. I was previously considering getting and English Electric 8Switch, but the EMO filter is definitely worth a look.
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