Ways to make your digital streaming sound better
Having tried a lot of different methods including fiber optic , sonically Conventional
Quality ethernet cable sounds more realistic , first at your modem router combo -get rid of the $5 wall wart it is nothing but added noise . Little green computer sells a decent 8 amp 12 v type for $300, that was much better , better still was the Linear Tube Audio LPS , on your router it states the voltage and most are around 4 amp. These LPS go to 8 amp for $700 on Audiogon . Then you need a respectable Ethernet switch,the best one I have found has a LPS built in as well as a OCxo clock -LHY -SW8 , you need 2 Ethernet cables ,your best one goes to your Streamer ,that’s where it makes the biggest improvement .
with the latest Eversolo DMP -A8; really made a nice improvement just by doing these few things many Audiophiles overlook .your streamer will thank you as well as your ears . Excellent streamer dac -preamp for under $2k .Many Excellent reviews . a mini review to follow
I used the best modules which were $250 a pair as well as certified fiber optic it was very quiet but didnot sound natural vs my 2-$1k+ each Ethernet cables and quality Ethernet hub $600 and LPS for the router,no junk wall wart. .I don’t buy any audio from Amazon . I owned a Audio store for a decade ,and over 45 years as a Audiophiles I know what realism sounds like. If fiber optic was That good most Audiophiles would be using it .that is a Fact ! |
I used the best modules which were $250 a pair as well as certified fiber optic it was very quiet but didnot sound natural vs my 2-$1k+ each Ethernet cables and quality Ethernet hub $600 and LPS for the router,no junk wall wart. .I don’t buy any audio from Amazon . I owned a Audio store for a decade ,and over 45 years as a Audiophiles I know what realism sounds like. If fiber optic was That good most Audiophiles would be using it .that is a Fact ! |
Whether fiber helps or doesn’t entirely depends on the implementation. If it is purpose built for audio it can sound better. If the conversion is with cheap converters incorporated just to have it… like the ones on TVs, then they will not sound good. This is why optical has up until recently been completely dismissed by the audio comunity. There are a few good implementations now. |
Use an optical cable made by the Chord company, on of all things, a Sony mini disc player/recorder. Played a mini disc of west side Story (original sound track), as well as a miles Davis kind of blue mini disc....I’m blown away at how good it sounds. This optical cable runs from the Sony mini disc deck to a musical fidelity v90 dac.
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All I do is stream and my rig sounds absolutely incredible!!! What put the SQ of my streaming system over the top: #1= High quality ethernet cables #2= High quality streamer #3= (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT) Filer and condition your electricity and ethernet signal to clean out the noise/grunge/jitter. I added the following tweaks with astonishing results. (a) I put an iFi LAN iSilencer on all three of my ethernet cables. (b) I use two Puron AC conditioners in two of the electrical outlets in my listening room. (c) I use a high quality Audio Switch. The above tweaks immensely elevated the sound quality of my system to heights I never previously heard before. I just can't tell you how extremely please I am with the effects that the above tweaks have had on my system. Hope this helps. Happy listening.
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Yeah the IFI ILAN..I've known of this product for years but never thought much of it, it's $80. I purchased one a couple days ago and gave it a shot. Tried it on my streamer and then on my TV. Worked well in both situations for me. Various ways and places you can hook one into your signal chain..you will perceive little differences depending on where you put it. Remarkable little device. I ordered a 2nd one for my TV. |
When I said you will perceive little differences depending on where you put it (B4 router, after router, switch, or device) I meant little differences between each of those. The overall effect of putting it in the spot that worked best for me I don't feel was just a subtle difference..the kind where you think maybe something has changed. I got the sense it cleaned the sound up. Tightened the soundstage up a tad but in a good way. Better focus. Initially I felt it softened the bass dynamics a bit but I feel it improved on the 3rd day. I've read it needs a lengthy burn in but it's a passive device and I'm not too sure if that's true. Obviously YMMV depending on your set up but I feel it's a cheap enough try along with a trial period most places you can purchase it so I'd recommend trying this budget device. I have no affiliation with this product. |
@audioman58 fact is you know nothing. Open your third eye head on over to audiophile style and other sites where they do use fiber. All top of the line streamers and servers have been using fiber for some time. But you know better. Pfftt |
Hello diktat owned a Audiostore for a decade and a audiophile over 40+ years I have much more experience with quality audio ,if you don’t. Like the answer thsts your opinion ,like mine it’s my observation which like yourself we all our entitled to. Fiber optic to Ethernet the quality of your Ethernet cables ,and switch greatly determines the results. |
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Projecting? So, what makes @audioman58 ’s opinion on his observations less valid than yours? |
@ditkaditkaditka Its not really clear from your posts….are you a fan of fiber? |
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@audioman58 @audphile1 @ghasley Yaddah yaddah yadda. |
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So the entire psychiatric ward converted? Nice! |
Bunged up? Maybe that is just Canadian slang LOL Meaning of bung something up in English
bung something upphrasal verb with bung verb [ T + adv/prep ] UK informalUK /bʌŋ/ US /bʌŋ/ UK informalto cause something to be blocked so that it does not work in the way it should: |
@mclinnguy I totally missed that. I had my third eye closed. |
@thecarpathian yeah, I just researched- there are stories of both. I think they heard better with them closed though. @audphile1 LOL this is some good entertainment today! What was this thread about again? Oh yeah, trolls. Wait, how many eyes do they have? |
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Garbage. You should get out more you cave dweller. And get fiber. |
@thecarpathian so sweet of you a Peach Hat. Bet your still on dialup and AOL. Cave dwellers and you poke yourself in the Third Eye every time you wipe your peach. You truly are the pride of Neanderthal New Hampshire. @audphile1 No our Neighborhood, you are not a wise guy, think you are more like Pussy from that lame show.
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In case anyone is interested, @ditkaditkaditka is the formerly banned recklesskelly, jerryg123, earlflynn...and many others all banned because of well, just look at the above. He's not even pretending to be civil this time. Childish insults right out of the gate. Personally, I give him less than a week this time. |
@tomic601 lol
dik-tak…your entire neighborhood? Well…you can never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. |
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