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Post by brettj on Dec 24, 2023 10:03:07 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 24, 2023 10:56:20 GMT
brettj can you cut and paste the title of the item please Ali supplies certain countries but not others for a lot of items
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Post by MartinT on Dec 24, 2023 12:14:31 GMT
It seems the nice grounding cables have gone, certainly the ones I have. All end up as dead pages.
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Post by NigelB on Dec 24, 2023 17:42:19 GMT
link firework for me. Looks like it’s a link to your cart/basket? Yep, same here and search filters don't seem much help, neither does the item number
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Post by NigelB on Dec 24, 2023 17:44:05 GMT
Sorry, made mistake of replying before reading to end of thread. Please could MartinT or brettj describe what they liked about the cables they bought? Thanks either or both. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 24, 2023 18:27:58 GMT
They just work really well with my chosen grounding box (Quartz Acoustic Premier). As is usual, the effect takes a few days and lowers the noise floor, expands the soundstage and enhances fine detail.
I liked that they could be had with croc clips, phono ends etc. Thankfully I have all that I need now.
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Post by brettj on Dec 24, 2023 21:55:30 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Dec 24, 2023 22:12:46 GMT
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Post by brettj on Dec 25, 2023 6:25:21 GMT
I've only had the grounding cables in for 48 hours.
And first setup of system after 6 weeks waiting for two Mad Scientist Black Magic Ultra new power cables, upgrade of four more to Black Magic Ultra , and two to Black Magic.
Also replaced USB Regen with an Iso Regen.
I like the feel of the cables upon receiving them. Weightier than I was expecting; seem higher quality.
Like that I was able to order according to the plugs in my system.
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Post by NigelB on Dec 28, 2023 8:57:41 GMT
Thanks for this. Great choice of terminations. |
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Post by brettj on Dec 30, 2023 11:46:51 GMT
Looking at trying a Stack Audio SommthLan network filter.
To sit between my switch and streamer.
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Post by atoz on Dec 31, 2023 20:48:23 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2023 23:44:06 GMT
If the system stops getting better, you're done!
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Post by palace on Jan 1, 2024 1:42:29 GMT
If the system stops getting better, you're done! With that system? |
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Post by NigelB on Jan 1, 2024 12:03:06 GMT
Looking at trying a Stack Audio SmoothLan network filter. To sit between my switch and streamer. At £200+VAT here in UK, this might be worth a pop. I and friends have tried various passive filters, from medical ones to supposedly hifi ones, and they have all disappointed vs a (powered) network switch, but the design here looks well thought through.
How far is your switch from your streamer?
PS. I corrected the name based on what I was able to google!
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Post by brettj on Jan 1, 2024 20:12:22 GMT
Looking at trying a Stack Audio SmoothLan network filter. To sit between my switch and streamer.
PS. I corrected the name based on what I was able to google!
That's one of my better typos. Indeed more correct. I think I'd rather have a Stack Audio Smoothlan than a toothless sommthlan. |
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Post by brettj on Jan 1, 2024 20:19:44 GMT
Looking at trying a Stack Audio SmoothLan network filter. To sit between my switch and streamer. At £200+VAT here in UK, this might be worth a pop. I and friends have tried various passive filters, from medical ones to supposedly hifi ones, and they have all disappointed vs a (powered) network switch, but the design here looks well thought through. I like the interaction I've had with Stack Audio. Decent products (the ones I've purchased). Prices are reasonable. 30 day right of return is always a bonus. Edit Teaming with John Westlake to design a streamer was a good move. |
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Post by brettj on Jan 1, 2024 20:23:57 GMT
Looking at trying a Stack Audio SmoothLan network filter. To sit between my switch and streamer.
How far is your switch from your streamer?
I have a switch with my modem/router, and another just before my streamer. Will try the SmoothLan network filter in both locations. Currently have - Pink Faun Lan Isolator - Acoustic Revive RLI-1GB-Triple C Lan Isolator |
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Post by NigelB on Jan 1, 2024 21:41:12 GMT
How far is your switch from your streamer?
I have a switch with my modem/router, and another just before my streamer. Will try the SmoothLan network filter in both locations. Currently have - Pink Faun Lan Isolator - Acoustic Revive RLI-1GB-Triple C Lan Isolator I'm a little confused by your terminology: are the Pink Faun and Acoustic Revive what you call your current two switches? Or do you use them before of after actual switches?
Assuming you do mean you have two powered switches as well as those passive filters:
Hopefully/ideally, the first switch near the router has only audio coming off it ie. its primary role is to separate the audio chain from non-audio (and potentially noisy) devices. The second one just before your streamer will have the far bigger impact on ultimate sound quality because it has a last minute opportunity to kill most of the noise accumulated right up to that point.
IMHO, the least impact the SmoothLAN can possibly have would be if you installed it at the router end of things, and the greatest possible impact is at the streamer end. Do try it (0.5m to 1m ethernet cable) immediately before the second switch and immediately after it. My experience to date of other filters would suggest you're likely to get better sonic results with the filter before the switch than the other way round, but report back...
Hope this helps, Nigel
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Post by NigelB on Jan 1, 2024 22:37:37 GMT
I like the interaction I've had with Stack Audio. Decent products (the ones I've purchased). Prices are reasonable. 30 day right of return is always a bonus. Teaming with John Westlake to design a network switch was a good move.Is this for real? Was/is John Westlake involved or is your tongue very much in your cheek? Sorry, occasionally I need an emoji to differentiate!
I don't see where Stack Audio offer a network switch.
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