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| Power supply for ethernet switch? Something else is that I also have an ADD-Powr Symphony in the chain. I was having some static issues when I introduced the Hermes. I removed it thinking that could be it. That wasn’t the case so I added it back in. Currently I have Ethernet cable... | |
| Power supply for ethernet switch? @chipcalzone Thank you. Appreciate you sharing that experience. Being that the Optical Mod from SGC seems to make the biggest difference I’m leaning in that direction and going full in on that package with the power supply, converter, etc. that s... | |
| Power supply for ethernet switch? Thank you @fastfreight. That is exactly my problem though is that once I hear it I can’t unhear it. This is exactly what gets me into trouble🤦🏼♂️🔫😂! | |
| Power supply for ethernet switch? @trivema COMPLETELY agree about adding DDC to Pontus! I had a rough go of it getting off the ground (having some static issues and a bit of a rough go getting the combo with I2S nailed down), but once everything got straightened out I was floored!... | |
| Power supply for ethernet switch? @fastfreight thank you for the recommendations. Unfortunately the switches you mention are too rich for my blood at this point…was trying to keep it under 1K, even less actually. @audphile1 I actually do need a switch. That’s what’s driven me do... | |
| Power supply for ethernet switch? Thank you for the replies! That helps! @erik_squires I had read that before that these should not be on the same outlet/conditioner as the rest of the system. I had already planned to use a separate outlet for the switch/power supply. Love the PST... | |
| Is it the gear or the ears? For me, it is also about the eyes as well. Honestly no matter how good something might sound, even if I had the cash, if it looks like a robot or something from outer space I will not buy it. For some reason it seems the higher you go up in a comp... | |
| Hermes added, question @mosler666 Thank you! I removed the USB connection from ADD-POWR Symphony and went straight to Hermes. I also changed the setting to 001 on Pontus. Whilst this seemingly did the trick, I heard the damn static again. It's only there on certain tra... | |
| Hermes added, update Thank you @fthompson251. Thanks for always being there my friend😌… Indeed those are next steps if I hear the static. Hopefully all a moot point but I’ll know for sure later today. Figured I’d start with the DH Lab cable as I’d prefer that over... | |
| Hermes added, question @curiousjim the connections are very straightforward and easy. It gets a little complicated as some HDMI cables require settings adjustments between DENAFRIPS DDC and DAC. There’s a great video from Alvin from Vinshine on how to adjust settings. I... | |
| Hermes added, question @curiousjim you’ll need an I2S cable to go from Pontus to Hermes. All other components go direct to Hermes. Here is my setup: Eversolo DMP-A6 Streamer (USB cable to Hermes) Elite CD Carousel (Coax cable to Hermes) Brennan B2 (Toslink cab... | |
| Hermes added, question @fthompson251 the good thing is I have 2 USB cables. I have a Synergistic Foyndation and DH Lab Mirage. I have the Foundation from Eversolo streamer in to Symphony and the DH Lab Mirage from Symphony out to Hermes. So if it is a bad USB I can alwa... | |
| Hermes added, question I haven’t touched the system in over a week, and when I noticed the noise (I had been listening for a while before I noticed it which is why when I did it threw me for a loop), I played a couple of other songs and only heard it on 1 or 2 of them. ... | |
| Hermes added, question Gotcha @fthompson251! Ok, I will try that first. Thank you so much for all the support. Appreciate it my friend. It just sounded like maybe it was the config with the advice above. But you’re right USB re-route would be super easy, so I’ll def sta... | |
| Hermes added, question Thanks @fthompson251. I am away and won’t be home until tomorrow. That’s when I’ll try the config on I2S and/or go direct with USB cable…I initially didn’t think it was the config due to it only happening on certain tracks. Kinda quirky which is w... |