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| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ Adding switches, fiber optic conversion modules, linear power supplies and other similar tweaks will never turn a bluesound node into Grimm MU1. Invest into better quality components. | |
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ @cleeds some streamers buffer, some cache. Different technology and design concepts altogether. Buffering leverages what is typically a small memory area that fills up and outputs data to match the transmission/stream speed. Think of it as your fa... | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 The upsampling in Lumin always sounded processed to me when I tried it with U1 Mini. I wouldn’t make that a deciding factor. | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 I was curious about the U2 vs N200, not the U2 Mini vs N200. That would not be a fair comparison. | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 Doodle I had a U1 Mini and it was decent but not on the level of my current system. I wouldn’t expect the U2 Mini to be that much better than the old version. | |
| Lumin U2 or Aurender N200 @lalitk no worries. I realize the N20 is a step up from the N200 but unfortunately it’s currently more than I’m willing to drop on a streamer. Appreciate everyone’s advice. I didn’t think that anyone ran the U2 and the N200 side by side for a com... | |
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ @cleeds do all streamers cache? Let’s not confuse caching with buffering…I’m asking about caching. | |
| Does the streamer effect sound quality @mahler123 yep the manic moose is hideous. I heard the CXN v2 and the lstest node although not side by side. I think the latest node and the Cambridge are pretty close and it’s possible the cxn v2 is a just bit better, not sure. My point was to ma... | |
| A great interconnect between Soulution 751 and 725 Used Nordost Tyr 2 XLRs in your price range. Great detail resolution and clarity without any harshness. You want something that would let these components shine and this would be it. | |
| Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ @mathiasmingus I tried the switch, a cheap one, between the router and the streamer, and I didn’t like the change in sound quality. I have also used Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System (filter and a 1m Ethernet cable). With and without the swit... | |
| Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer? Give Roon a try first. Install Roon Core on your mac mini and link to Qobuz or Tidal from it. Then use your Hegel as Roon end point. It will be an improvement over airplay with more coherent and clear presentation. Then if you want to try a stream... | |
| Aardvark Ethernet noise isolator @ozzy I’m pretty sure that anything before or after the etherregen will not make a difference. In place of etherregen yes may be. Ultimately you are converting copper to fiber and fiber is what goes into Lumin. There’s no noise in that link. You’v... | |
| Does the streamer effect sound quality Do streamers matter? Yes absolutely they matter. But…in my opinion a move from the Bluesound to Cambridge is not much if an upgrade. Going from Bluesound to something like a Lumin U1 Mini or U2 Mini will be a bigger step up. You can find a used U1... | |
| Hegel H390 DAC Yup. Don’t bother with a power conditioner. | |
| Aardvark Ethernet noise isolator Good to know. Thanks! |