So things have been a bit quiet...Which is unusual for myself.
Quite simply,and as l mentioned already,since l have added FMC ,and then finally got my R26 to act as DNLA, l have never been happier.

The next step, for myself is a natural progression, add a set FMC for my NUC Server. l am glad to report that it seems to be a further worthwhile improvement, that brings more of the FMC benefits, lower noise floor, soundstage that's on certain recordings are incredible, details and the kitchen sink 🤣

What is really impressive is accompany acoustic guitar, within mixes, this is the type of thing are can merge with the soundstage,not so now, they spring out of the mix, with those small production that often can get lost.

Heavens knows what's next, possibly more focus on another earth box.

l can't believe it's nearly a month since my last entry. That's a good sign l am happy with things.
l swapped out my Finisar SMF cables for Cisco cables, and so far so good, l am still bedding them in,overall they bring a small but noticeable improvement and difference, deeper bass, and a less colder and harder mid-range, subtle l guess.

Of course, l have had other things cooking, and l have to admit to a bit of moon lighting on the Headfi forum. l have been PMing back to a nice chap,I'm regards to moving the R26 transformers completely out of there enclosures, this is something he has been playing with for a bit, and so far he was reported a uplift in sound quality, that is noticeable by moving the transformers out and away from the main board, the basic theory, everything is kind of to close each other, no surprise there.
Another really strange effect, the bolts used to clamp the transformers down are metal, but are also slightly magnetic! By chance this was discovered when rehousing the transformers back,from being loose, the bolts seem to have a negative effect on sound, so moving forward, it will be plastic or wooden bolts.
ln another discovery, you can remove the cheap voltage selector, and you can connect the secondary whiles together to ditch 110v operation if your in the UK. Again this brings another lift.

l can't vouch for any of the information myself, but l will report back, once my parts arrive.

I also have MartinT tungsten cube to play with, once it arrives. So the outlook is looking good.
l could just settle with the R26, and TBH it's the best my setup has ever sounded, but l also realise l like to play with stuff, push things to my own practical limit, and being that this doesn't require the soldering skills and brains of Tony, l feel safe to carry on,and hot rod my R26 further.

I hope you've invited the "nice" bloke on Headfi to this "nice" forum, Damien. 

Of course... l did suggest coming over to TAS, due to all us nice chaps on here,unlike many other forums,we tend to behave like adults, and not get to personal with comments.

On the subject of the current LB clock, not sure if there is a seprate post on this, has anyone being playing with the PLL setting at all, can some one try 15 for me please

Moving the trannys and isolating them is recommended as is removing voltage selector (basic point there)

I have rehoused a couple of R26's now with a few other enhancements and update, they get very close to $5K dac now.

As for ther new LB clock it will be good, but be aprised it is a very different beast and is not in the same price bracket.

Thank you, any more thoughts chaps?

Not tried it yet as things are a little fraught . I think Tony is taking about changing Phase Lock Loop figure in the set up of the LB Clock .

Apologies I do not seem to be able to add images to this site so I can not just post the image that shows the details and were to make the changes . I am also not sure if this is against this board rules but here is a link to a thread Tony has posted that details how to set up the LB and shows were to change the PLL setting .

audioaddictsforum.com/thread/2837/leo-bodnar-gps-reference-clock

Aaarg just tried the adjustments that Tony has suggested and for some unknown reason the LB will not find a GPS signal . The red light just keeps flashing red . Will have to take it out of system and connect it to the PC upstairs and see if things will work there . Because we live on a hill and half way down I know from my Tom Tom and mobile that GPS signals are not that great once I can get it locked on in one place it seems to then keep that and no issues .