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| WHY DO PEOPLE FEEL THE NEED TO COMMENT ON CABLES AND EQUIPMENT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD? Possibly, for the same reasons you knowingly and willingly chose to type your question in all upper case letters. Makes you wonder why… | |
| Home network Fibre optic vs Ethernet I would run both as well. It’s much easier with everything opened up. Another consideration is using grounded Ethernet cables. Remember, you can always run a line and leave it hidden behind the sheetrock until you are ready to use it. Take plenty ... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality I would be the first to admit, I’m definitely not an expert in networking or audio. I got off the merry go round a long time ago. I’m open to new ideas and constantly learning from others on this site as well as others. That’s why I look to expert... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality tvtgeek, you are definitely on to something most people don’t realize. Case in point, none of my jacks are plated for a grounded cable. I use plenum rated cat 5e cable and high quality jacks throughout my network. I have talked to a number of CEE’... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality Do we have any CEE’s out there? The shielded cat 5e, 6 or 7 cables makes perfect sense. Installing high quality connections is also a no brainer. However, reading this thread brings up a few interesting questions. What internal components and desi... | |
| Ruminations On CD Players Soix, is spot on. The amount of hi-res music out on Qobuz and other platforms is impressive. Like many other Agon members, I enjoy listening to new artists and music by utilizing Qobuz. It will be interesting to watch how the use of CDs changes ov... | |
| Lush and Romantic Tube Amps I purchased a used CJ MV60SE several years ago. Luckily, it was in mint condition. I have it paired with a ET3SE preamp. It doesn’t have the power you are looking for but I think CJ amps are pretty robust. A Classic 60SE may fit your needs. As pre... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time I assumed, you were referring to the Bricasti streamer. None the less, a really nice unit. In my case, I had a 3K budget and was not interested in a combined unit. I’m using the EERO pro mesh router as well. Every extender is hard wired. I’ve had ... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time audphile1, the Bricasti is a very nice streamer. I was split between it and the Lumin U2 mini. I ended up purchasing the mini. So far, minimal hours on it, I am very pleased. I agree, you can’t go wrong with a Bricasti. Like you, I was only intere... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time cleed, with all do respect, we are both correct. Buffering is as you described. A device buffers data, keeps it in the cue so to speak. However, the term buffering is also used in the tech industry to describe the condition I referred to - weak wi... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time cleeds, I can only make a recommendation based on my experience. Run a dedicated drop to the streamer - from a switch or router and purchase a decent internet plan from your provider. Personally, I don’t believe you need to purchase a $600+ switch... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time Audphile, I should also add that I do believe the wired wifi extender was causing a connection issue. Technically, buffering can be caused by a connection drop as described by you or a slow internet connection. In other words, buffering can be the... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time audphile, I was using the “buffering” term to describe a condition I experienced. A layman’s term that most non technical people understand and may have experienced. This is commonly observed on televisions. For the record, I don’t believe I was e... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time Fastfreight, yes, you are correct buffering should preload the file in advance of the music playing. In my case, yes, the music play back was interrupted or as I described as buffering. This occurred while the streamer was connected to a second po... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time I understand how Qobuz and other providers transmit their data. Even though they buffer data during use/download, I have personally experienced a significant difference with a dedicated drop (home run) to a network switch. I suspect, those that do... |