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| Home network Fibre optic vs Ethernet When I had this situation, for future use, I ran some flexible nonmetallic conduit since there were some tight turns. I ran some string through it to give me something to pull with when needed. | |
| Why whole house surge protectors are not enough As others have pointed out though, this really depends on where you live. If you are in Florida with gear you don’t want to replace, always surge protect it. I'll vouch for Florida. :-( | |
| Why whole house surge protectors are not enough @erik_squires Thanks for the update, I didn't realize that. I am using a grounding type arrestor, I'll check out the isolators. I am using optical between my router and my audio equipment, mainly to replace a 50' run of ethernet cable. Have a ... | |
| Why whole house surge protectors are not enough I should have added, that I had a whole house surge suppressor in place on the outside panel also. | |
| Why whole house surge protectors are not enough I'd like to second your callout regarding surge suppression and LAN protection from your blog. A few months ago we had lightning hit a tree that was just 15 feet from our electrical entrance with is underground. It took out 2 TVs, 2 UPSs, Router,... | |
| DENAFRIPS Terminator ii 12th Ann Timely topic @mountz ! I just took delivery today of the same. I'll be watching this thread with interest.. | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time @mahgister , if you are happy with it and enjoy it, that's what counts! I haven't posted my system yet, it's been in transition but at its current level it sounds great to me and is the best system I've had to date after starting this hobby in th... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time Thanks for the details @singingg and well said! | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time Add my Wow! to the list. That is a thorough analysis and gives me a lot to ponder on my system. I'm currently running optical from the router to the streamer to replace a 50 foot run of ethernet which made a huge difference. | |
| Returning to audiophilism after 20 years: a little guidance would be nice :-) @pieterkadijk Hopefully it will turn into a learning experience for your daughter when she hears what music can really sound like! | |
| Xangsane XS-1001Ag silver coax SPDIF cable @dekay +1 | |
| Digitally recorded vinyl vs streaming I read the review of the iFi Audio NEO Stream that @wsrrsw mentioned and one thing intrigued me. The support for direct optical connection, I currently run optical from my router to my Bluesound box with transceivers at each end to replace the 50... | |
| What's the point of reviewing? @mirolab +1 | |
| Tube Preamp, uses 6sn7/6sl7. With or Without Phono; With or Without Remote Volume, I just bought the Icon Audio LA4 MKIII with the Signature upgrades. Very pleased with it. It does not have a phono stage. Bought it through Audioarcana in Canada. Warren was great to deal with. It was a TAS Product of the Year. | |
| What's the point of reviewing? I agree @8th-note and @testpilot Found my new preamp: Icon Audio LA4 MKIII from a review and Product of Year selection in TAS. There are very few retailers who handle it. Very pleased with it to say the least. |