It's so Ethereal
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Re: It's so Ethereal
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
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Re: It's so Ethereal
It's time for another purely Subjectivist test from yours truly, the Network Neurotic.
Just tried swapping the bog-standard CAT6 cable (bought from a DIY store) that feeds the Tinkerboard with a CAT5e link that came with an interactive TV box. Neither is a special 'audiophile' cable.
CAT5e is muffled, flat, lacks detail/sparkle and has a narrower soundstage.
CAT6 sounds fuller, richer, wider and far more vital and dynamic.
Looking forward to the AQ Cinnamon CAT7 'audiofool' lead that will hopefully be in by the end of the week.
Just tried swapping the bog-standard CAT6 cable (bought from a DIY store) that feeds the Tinkerboard with a CAT5e link that came with an interactive TV box. Neither is a special 'audiophile' cable.
CAT5e is muffled, flat, lacks detail/sparkle and has a narrower soundstage.
CAT6 sounds fuller, richer, wider and far more vital and dynamic.
Looking forward to the AQ Cinnamon CAT7 'audiofool' lead that will hopefully be in by the end of the week.
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Re: It's so Ethereal
As an AQ fanboy, I'll be very interested in your thoughts on the Cinnamon. My Blue Jeans Ethernet is, I think, a success.
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Re: It's so Ethereal
I am also very interested. Thinking of giving the low cost Cat 8 a try.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Farnells cat 8 ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
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NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Farnells cat 8 ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
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Re: It's so Ethereal
On a general streaming note:
Sonos have just announced that they will be discontinuing new software updates to older devices from May 2020.
Units like the Sonos Connect that I still have in use will continue to work but will not receive access to any new services and could lose their access to Spotify, Tidal etc. if those change in any way.
Time to move to newer hardware or other equipment...... Didn't I have some Pi players lying around somewhere?
Sonos have just announced that they will be discontinuing new software updates to older devices from May 2020.
Units like the Sonos Connect that I still have in use will continue to work but will not receive access to any new services and could lose their access to Spotify, Tidal etc. if those change in any way.
Time to move to newer hardware or other equipment...... Didn't I have some Pi players lying around somewhere?
Upstairs:
VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: P50sa - Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a (x2)
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 - BMU+ Aiyima A07 MAX (x2) + Arcam One
HP: HifiBerry Digi+ PRO + Sabaj A10d
Office:
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Re: It's so Ethereal
Discontinuing software updates ? Reminds me of a money grabbing company called Microsoft.
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Re: It's so Ethereal
Something to do with the older hardware not having sufficient processing power for new and more complex programming.
Older Sonos models can only handle 16bit streams and maybe newer ones are more hi-res capable.
Older Sonos models can only handle 16bit streams and maybe newer ones are more hi-res capable.
Upstairs:
VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: P50sa - Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a (x2)
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 - BMU+ Aiyima A07 MAX (x2) + Arcam One
HP: HifiBerry Digi+ PRO + Sabaj A10d
Office:
Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith THX AAA 887
Headphones: German Maestro & AudioQuest
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Re: It's so Ethereal
That will be eBay full of cheap Sonos streamers before it gets common knowledge
I did see some last night I thought were low priced
I did see some last night I thought were low priced
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
Ifi Zen Phono
Doug Self balanced Pre amp
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- IfI stream, Ifi Neo idsd Dac; Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 30vdc mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
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Re: It's so Ethereal
Yup, and because of the end of Win 7 security updates a migration to Linux is underway.( I dislike win 8.1 & 10)
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- CN211276
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Re: It's so Ethereal
Ethernet cables and switches are attracting attention. This and the links are interesting.
https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/ ... l-suffice/
There is a link to a comparison of switches in Dutch which Fret might have seen. The two ahead of the Silent Angel cost considerably more.
https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/ ... l-suffice/
There is a link to a comparison of switches in Dutch which Fret might have seen. The two ahead of the Silent Angel cost considerably more.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Farnells cat 8 ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Farnells cat 8 ethernet cable
Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ
Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat
RIP Doc