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
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So it’s my understanding that an ENO… is or provides galvanic isolation so why would you need both? Seems redundant.

Thanks for the response but forgot to mention I have. Lumin d1 that is a streamer/DAC combo.

Does anyone recommend a coax filter for my Verizon FIOS network? Is it even necessary?

As stated, I do connect via Ethernet as the Lumin doesn’t have WiFi and checking with the factory about galvanic isolation.
I would like peoples opinion on the following setup as it has several potential weak links.

I have Verizon Fios 75/75 feeding the Quantum wireless router upstairs. The signal is then distributed throughout the house via coax and Actiontec 802.11ac that Verizon puts their name on it downstairs where my setup lives. (MOCA)

https://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-802-11ac-Extender-Internet-Antennas/dp/B01BV1Y3W2/ref=asc_df_B01BV1...

I then run a CAT6 to my Lumin d1 and Yamaha receiver. I also a 55" Sony A9G, Apple TV and a Cambridge CXU all connected via wifi. Any thoughts or questions?

Thanks in advance,

John   
I did check with Lumin who confirmed that the Ethernet connection has galvanic isolation.
Earlier I asked about my Fios Quantum and Fios extender setup. My Lumin d1 is Ethernet connected but the Sony A9G,  Cambridge CXU, Yamaha RX-A2080 and Apple TV are wireless. Should I go Ethernet to the Sony A9G or take the advise and purchase a Acoustic Revive RLT-1 filter? The extender on has 2 Ethernet ports.
The Fios extender is where all of the items I listed and was wondering if introducing a Ethernet switch and hard wire all components; would that be worth wild? My next question is buying a ifi ipower for the Fios wireless router upstairs is worth the investment? The big question here is: does a switching power supply induce noise onto the Ethernet signal?

thanks again for and and all replies as this is kinda specific to a Fios Moca network.
In my case, the extender has a wall wart power supply. Silly question but is their a way to get notifications regarding responses to the forum? I didn’t see anything and thanks for your response!
Actually that button is on the very bottom of the thread that I just minutes ago. All good stuff folks!
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