jimboman
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| Two Internet Feeds Hey @mitch2 That's always good advice, although hard to do in audiophilia, haha! I ordered an opticalModule, arriving tomorrow, and will test in a number of configurations -- both direct from my fiber modem, from the TRENDnet switch, and with/w... | |
| Advice on Optical Ethernet Conversion Hi @sns Great information, many thanks. I'm going to try running two optical 'moats', first one from the modem to a TrendNet 4-port switch w SFP going to my Cisco Catalyst 2960 via fibre//2 10Gtek SMCs. The second one would be a Stack Audio Sm... | |
| Advice on Optical Ethernet Conversion @sns Thanks for taking time to run through your setup/process. Valuable information! I’m leaning toward the opticalModule as the FMC, plugged directly into my Lumin U2. I do have a Stack Audio SmoothLAN, which I would experiment adding to the... | |
| Advice on Optical Ethernet Conversion Hey @mitch2 Thanks for the detailed reply. I happen to have the exact switch you linked to. In your experience, are you saying that you didn’t notice an SQ improvement/difference in using the opticalModule vs running the Trendnet switch direct ... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! @ozzy So, the 'cheap' one ($20 USD) I mentioned was a Mokertech box from Amazon. The one I'm using now, that seems brighter, is a TrendNet 4port switch with an SFP port. I chose it based on the recommendation of Small Green Computer's website,... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Hey @ozzy hey @tksteingraber Did a bit of quick testing, pulling the SL out of the chain...and I gotta say, while there was a tad more treble, I did miss what the SL brings to the soundstage, and the musicality of my system. Just gives more wei... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! @ozzy At first, I didn't think the SL affected the EQ, but after living with the device awhile, I'd say that it is possible that it does diminish the treble slightly. I'll listen more with that in mind. Best, JAMES. | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Thanks for the quick replies. Much appreciated. @greg_f I'm on Bell Fibe 500Mbps, then using a cheap TP-Link router to split the ethernet signal - one trunk going into the SmoothLAN, then into the Cisco 2960, then out via fiber port to Lumin (e... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Thanks @greg_f . I am using the Finisar 1318 you suggested. I tried bypassing my Cisco Catalyst 2960 with a cheap Mokertek FMC I had lying around, and the Finisar modules work (including one in the Lumin U2)! This confirms that the compatibilit... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Thanks @greg_f I really appreciate the info and support. The CA thread is a good resource, although probably more technical than I need. My goal is to try a better SFP module to see if it will improve the fibre feed to my Lumin U2. I'd read th... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Thanks @bill_k That’s super-helpful. Best, JAMES | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Hi @greg_f @ozzy Thanks for the detailed replies. Much appreciated. greg_f, where can I find the SFP thread you mentioned? By ‘CA’, do you mean Canuck Audiomart? My Cisco switch is an old Catalyst 2960 (which had been recommended in these... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Hey @ozzy (and others): Upgraded my SFP modules to 1318 Finisar, but they don’t seem to work with my (older) Cisco WS-C2960G-8TC-L Gigabit Ethernet Switch (which works fine with cheap 10Gtek modules from Amazon). I thought SFPs would be standard... | |
| Solo streamer @rvpiano i would also suggest auditioning the Lumin U1 mini or U2 mini (ideally with linear PS). Excellent SQ and build quality. if you’re on Tidal, then it works with Tidal Connect. With Qobuz, you have to use Lumin app, which isn’t great, but... | |
| Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW! Hey @ozzy My SmoothLAN arrived and I did a first listening session. My quick impressions: more punch, better instrument separation, and increased feeling that the music is outside the speakers. In particular, pianos seem to have more 'weight', ... |