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May 26, 2019, 05:13 PM #51
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
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May 26, 2019, 05:34 PM #52
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Hi Bart,
If you have a very good Wifi bandwidth, it can work very well to use wireless.
My problem is that my small townhome is a veritable "WiFi black hole". I can look down the hallway from the living room where the stereo is and literally see the Wifi Router in the bedroom and yet I can't get decent Wifi bandwidth from there into the living room even with a TP-link Wifi Extender. Once I added a Ring video doorball to my network, I was having constantly having streaming dropouts, especially every time someone walked past the front door and set off a motion alert.
So a wired configuration it is.
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May 26, 2019, 06:33 PM #53
Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Hello
Puma may be right on wireless, just don’t know, but agree on his wired approach.
My opinion and only that is to keep it wired, you have all sorts of options right now to maximize your sound if that’s something of interest, and your an Audiophile so I’m sure I know the answer, anyway, we’re here.
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May 26, 2019, 07:09 PM #54
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May 26, 2019, 09:20 PM #55
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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May 26, 2019, 10:01 PM #56
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Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
All the cable companies have their spin on the tech they use. The proof is in the performance. A dealer/friend brought over a set of the Iconoclast speaker cables for me to listen to, this was back when I had a Pass amp and Revel speakers, Iconoclast are extremely expensive and I wouldn't have used them if they were free. They just didn't sound right in my system for some reason. I'm not meaning for this to sound harsh but the cables really put me off.
I only share this as you hold this Galen Gareis up as some cable God.
To my knowledge Paul Speltz was the original, or at least one of if not the original, cable designers to go against having a dielectric around his cables. Now there are some larger name brands who have taken steps to separate the wire from the dielectric. They had to come up with other ways to do it, maybe out of fear of legal issues or possibly realizing Speltz was onto something but still felt shielding was important.
Just making the point, there is more than one way to skin a cat and if it works, it works. If any one designer was the only one technically correct we wouldn't have about a million cable brands to mill through.
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May 26, 2019, 10:10 PM #57
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Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clearaudio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
HT: Marantz AV8003, Linn 5125, JBL SAM3ha, Revel s30,
SVS PC13 Ultra
Transparent, Analysis Plus & Tributaries. PS Audio filtering
Sony XBR-75X940D & BDP
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May 26, 2019, 10:45 PM #58
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May 26, 2019, 10:49 PM #59
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
No, I do not hold him up as a "cable god" (and, please, don't put words in my mouth). I was referencing him because he is one of the very few cable design engineers that has actually published a white paper on the engineering challenges, requirements, physics and underlying equations that are important in (loudspeaker) cable design.
I used to teach TRIZ (Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch) as a DFSS MBB when I was teaching my Design for Six Sigma courses for technical and engineering product development to scientists and engineers, and one of the key foundations of TRIZ is that there is almost always more than one (often, several) ways to accomplish a necessary or required functional response. This is the basis for the 40 TRIZ inventive principles.
I'm referencing TRIZ here to reinforce that I fully understand there is more than one (usually several) ways to design products, including cables. That being said, I appreciate being able to read a sound engineering white paper, complete with equations, to help reinforce my understanding of this discipline.
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May 26, 2019, 11:16 PM #60
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May 27, 2019, 07:20 AM #61
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
I missed the bus on comedy? Damn. Still, that will come as no surprise to some who feel I’m far too busy being a brand ambassador.
I also struggle to join the dots between an observation that the AQ Vodka Ethernet cable contributed to a bass that was not tightly defined and articulated and was looser and flabbier than a Ethernet cable from a competing brand – yet nonetheless won overall preference for being “more natural”.
It’s almost like the conclusion is being forced to sound better than the actual findings in that the conclusion doesn’t naturally (no pun intended) flow from the observations.
I do however like the idea that Stephen is making an effort to observe and record subjective differences in Ethernet cables and the effort does give me pause for thought on the generic $5 Ethernet cable I’m presently using.Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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May 27, 2019, 08:18 AM #62
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May 27, 2019, 09:27 AM #63
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
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May 27, 2019, 09:33 AM #64
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
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May 27, 2019, 11:01 AM #65
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Another one we tried in the store was from Revelation Audio. It was good, but still wasn’t the king.
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May 27, 2019, 11:41 AM #66
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May 27, 2019, 12:03 PM #67
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Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
A novice question here, are there any bandwidth limitations to the optical? You seem to have good results with it so I assume no degragation from the conversions?
A friend of mine has a digital set up maybe even more complex than yours, from a purist mind set it's a bit maddening, but every time he adds a new gizmo, it seems to improve on an already good sound.
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May 27, 2019, 02:02 PM #68
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
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May 27, 2019, 02:05 PM #69
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Stephen,
Keep fighting the good fight. I am enjoying your explorations.
It seems some of the sharks have some bite.
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Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon Modified) Buffalo GS2016 Switches powered with Keces P3 LPSU,
Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
Other: Isoacoustics GAIA I footers on the Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack
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May 27, 2019, 02:11 PM #70
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Hi Mr. Peabody,
The bandwidth of optical is very high, which is why many telecoms use fiber for long runs over "copper". IIRC (and I may be wrong), there's less insertion loss (loss of dB over distance) for optical than Ethernet cables.
What I can say, going from a 7M long run of Cat7 ethernet to a 7M run fiber was a notable reduction in the noise floor, for a much quieter and a much more extended, airy and open top-end. The reduction in the noise floor "opened up" the presentation overall as well as making it more "natural-sounding". This is consistent with my experience with Shunyata Research's "noise management" products (power distributors and cables) that do so much to reduce the impact of noise, both the overall noise floor and CCI, for example.
A key thing, as with any active device, is to manage noise. The FMCs come with el cheapo little wall warts that I would guess are very noisy. This is why I've got much quieter LPS' that are plugged into quiet power cables and/or power distributors, to keep the noise from adding more active devices down as much as possible. Distance and the old inverse square law helps a lot here.
The next tweak will be new FMCs: the upstream FMC will be a TP-link MC220L, which accepts an SFP (small form-factor pluggable) optical transceivers.
I've ordered a TP-link SFP optical transceiver per the specifications in Sonore's SystemOptique specification for the MC220L:
The new SFP-type FMC will be the upstream FMC, and will be powered by my low-noise Jameco 9V regulated linear power supply pulled into my Shunyata Diamondback power cable via an Audioquest IEC>3US "power strip" (that little thang works really well, thank you, AQ!) It will be connected to the downstream FMC by a 7M run of Tripp-Lite 62.5/125 LC/LC OM1 specification optical fiber; this run of fiber cost me a whopping...$21.
The new downstream FMC will be the newly-released Sonore OpticalModule. The OpticalModule has very low noise regulators and a FEMTO clock and will be the "downstream" FMC that will connect via Ethernet to the Sonore microRendu.
This will initially be powered by my iFi iPower LPS that is plugged into the Triton.
My hypothesis, given Sonore's expertise in this area, is the downstream FMC will be considerably quieter than the current one, and provide improved sonic performance over my current TP-link FMCs. I have a fair degree of confidence in this, in that, like your friend, virtually everything I have done to improve the overall "specification" of the digital streaming front-end has resulted in audible improvements in the musical presentation, like plugging in a Shunyata Venom 14 for Mac Mini and the AC/DC tansformer for the Uptone Audio LPS-1 "Ultracap". Or, for example, when I replaced the POS wall-wart that comes with the current upstream FMC with the new Jameco 9V regulated LPS that I referenced for Bart above, and plugged that into the Shunyata Diamondback/AQ IEC>3US, all these brought audible improvements to the presentation, even to having to lower the volume on the preamp a little to keep the SPLs at my preferred range.
I've come to the same conclusion that Hans Beekhuyzen has: that improving the "streaming front end" can pay dividends comparable to, or as siginificant as, the DAC itself. The streaming system took a significant step up in performance when I installed my Shunyata Alpha USB; it was equivalent to a "component-level" upgrade. Using that as a "yardstick", if the degree of improvement the Alpha USB brought was arbitrarily set to 100, the fiber setup probably gave me an additional 25 on top that, "icing on the cake".
Once I've got that new fiber system in place, and, if it brings the improvements I am pretty confident it will provide, I'll be ordering a Keces P3 from Mike, to provide an even cleaner and quieter power to both the OpticalModule and the network bridge.
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May 27, 2019, 03:01 PM #71
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
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May 27, 2019, 03:21 PM #72
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aKnyght,
Yep, that would work! And, it completely obviates the need for an audiophile-grade Ethernet cable.
I've thought about this. But, as near as I can figure, the OpticalRendu is exactly the same as an UltraRendu with an SFP optical transceiver port instead of an RJ45 jack. I'm thinking, from the reviews I've read comparing the microRendu to an UltraRendu, that an SOtM UltraNeo would outperform the Optical/UltraRendu. I don't know that for a fact, its just a hypothesis. But I'm more inclined towards the SOtM than the OpticalRendu.
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May 27, 2019, 05:16 PM #73
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May 27, 2019, 07:47 PM #74
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May 27, 2019, 08:21 PM #75
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Will do. I'm going to rent in an AQ Diamond for eval on Mike's recommendation. Mike says its a very good-sounding Ethernet cable, so I thought I should evaluate it. I would also like to be able to rent the SoTM dCBL-CAT7 (SOtM should really work on their product nomenclature) as I've also heard great things about it, but Its not available from The Cable Company for rental.
I'll also be evaluating my Supra Cat8 pretty soon now that its arrived and had some days to burn in, streaming content from the Mac Mini to the router.
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May 27, 2019, 09:53 PM #76
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Well, after a good 6 days or so of burn-in 24/7, I put in the Supra Cat8...
Man, this little cable is wonderful! It's is a very nice-sounding cable, indeed. Very detailed but not at all etched, edgy, or spiky. it presents an incredibly layered and complex presentation that is really very nice. The presentation is not quite as spacious front-to-back and "fullsome" as the AudioQuest Cinnamon or Vodka, but it actuallyi has more and a finer layering of detail. The micro-detail, microdymanics and timbral shadings of this cable are really quite impressive and musical as all get-out. I hear fliligreed and sublte little musical details and timbral shadings I don't hear on any of the others. Its like going from a 240 dpi JPEG digital photograph to a 300 dpi TIFF file, using digital photography as an analogy. It has an overall sonic signature and "body" that reminds me of wood-bodied phono cartridges, in in particular, my Sumiko Pearwood Celebration II that was on my Rega P5.
For $54, man, this cable is a winner! Big thumbs up!
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May 27, 2019, 10:27 PM #77
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Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
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Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
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May 27, 2019, 11:37 PM #78
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Yep, I likely have a very similar one for the microRendu, an LPS-1. I'm sure the upgraded PS from Uptone is paying notable dividends for his optical config.
Unfortunately, as someone is presently retired, and living on a "fixed cash flow", I can't afford to spend ~$800 on Uptone power supplies for $50 worth of used FMCs.
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May 28, 2019, 12:08 AM #79
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So, I've the Supra Cat8 in for a few hours now, and the cable has settled a bit; its become notbaly more spacious and filled-out-sounding. The amout of detail this cable will pull out of a recording is really, really impressive.
Moreover, this cable has a very lively, dynamic presentation. It reminds me even more of my Rega P5 and Sumiko Pearwood Celebration II moving coil cartridge in that this Ethernet cable just frickin' "kicks out the jams", baby! Its great for rock-oriented content; I'm listening to Rodrigo y Gabriela's Rodrigo y Gabriela, and the Supra8 just explodes with this album's rhythmic drive and propulsive energy.
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May 28, 2019, 11:10 AM #80
Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Puma
So far from what I am reading and correlating with my experiences are;
- Ethernet cables matter, a view I have always held
- optical isolation makes things night and day
- different systems, different approaches are cumulative
I learned of the Supra 8 and that they are hand made in Sweden and each cable comes with a card attached that is signed by who soldered the connections.
Mr Peabody indicates something to the affect that The Vodka and Diamond have some sound similarities - I read this on the Audioquest website, with one having silver around copper and the latter being solid.
I’m glad someone else is taking charge in this area, because I believe it’s well worth it and does not have to be crazy expensive!
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May 28, 2019, 12:04 PM #81
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Ultra, I would concur with this summary as being very accurate. I haven't listened to different systems, but my experience with other types of cables is consistent with the view that there are Interactions between cables and system components & speakers.
Regarding the AQ Vodka and Diamond, I've heard they are similar in character, the Diamond brings more "goodness" that the Vodka provides.
Just a note the Supra Cat8 are hand-made in Sweden.
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May 28, 2019, 01:51 PM #82
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Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Speakers: Kroma Thais. Amplifier: Ypsilon Phaethon. Digital: LampizatOr Baltic 3, Lumin U1 Mini. Analog: MoFi Ultradeck, PS Audio Stellar Phono.
Other: Audio-Technica ART9XI, Ansuz, Vertere, Sablon Audio USB/Ethernet/DC, Paul Hynes, IsoAcoustic, UpTone EtherREGEN.
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May 28, 2019, 02:28 PM #83
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May 28, 2019, 11:49 PM #84
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Source Analog: Kuzma Stabi R w/4point 11 arm | Kuzma 50 Cartridge
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Speakers: Wilson Alexias
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May 29, 2019, 03:21 PM #85
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
I decided to order a couple of the Supra Cat8 ethernet cables. And one Supra USB 2.0 cable to help complete my cable upgrade. At least for now. I've been using a Amazon USB 2.0 and ethernet cables from my HTPC. And a standard ethernet Cat6 cable from my modem to my router. Found a store on Ebay and they are based and ship from Seattle. I still use a HTPC as my Roon hub and haven't decided where I'm going as a replacement yet. I'm curious to hear if the Supra USB and ethernet cables to my PC changes the audio from my PC to my preamp to any degree. I should have the cable this Friday.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
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Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
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May 29, 2019, 05:52 PM #86
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Darrel - Im looking forward to hearing your results
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May 30, 2019, 05:02 AM #87
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Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
That's the best place for computer audio servers, well away from the audio system! With Ethernet renderers now commonplace, distancing computers is easier than ever.
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May 30, 2019, 02:12 PM #88
Re: Anyone interested in some Ethernet cable evaluation info?
Darrel,
What is an HTPC? Not familiar with the term.
Also, if the HTPC is in your audio rack, my recommendation/suggestion would be to move it as far away from the audio components as is practicable.
With respect to USB cables, the best one I've heard at an "entry level" price point is the Shunyata Venom. Available at $99; this USB cable outperformed the $600 Audioquest Diamond in my system. I haven't heard the Supra USB cable yet.
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May 30, 2019, 02:37 PM #89
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Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
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May 30, 2019, 03:27 PM #90
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May 30, 2019, 07:35 PM #91
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I received the shipment of Supra cables today. One advantage of buying local. Even there they don't have a store front to walk into. Hooked up the USB 2.0 4 meter from the computer to the NAD M12. Also one 4 meter Cat8 from the router to the computer. And one 2 meter Cat8 from the modem to the router. These are very early impressions. Played from the computer off of Tital MQA to the NAD. A few Diana Krell, Joni Mitchell and Modern Jazz Quartet songs. Just to get a feel. Then went to the Lumin T2 and using my Ipad and Roon played the same artist and songs. My first impression on both was a feeling that I needed to move my listening chair back a few feet. I left the chair in place. But, the sound was more livelier with more air and brightness. I'm guessing it has to do with new cables and some burn in time will settle things down. I'll play them throughout the weekend to see how things go.
Speakers: Magico S3 (23')
Integrated:Gryphon Diablo 300 plus DAC
Streamer: HiFi Rose RS150b
CD/DVD: Oppo 205
Cables: Cardas-Shunyata-AudioQuest-Supra
Roon Core: sonicTransporter i7 powered with HDPlex 200w linear PS, running AudioLinux for Roon--Tidal and Qobuz with iPad Pro
Time is just a tool humans created to measure movement and record events
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May 30, 2019, 09:02 PM #92
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They are very lively and "energetic" indeed. I use the phrase that they "kick out the jams". They are also very detailed, revealing an incredible amount of detail overall as well as inner, "micro-detail." They can be really fun on some content, but rather a bit "much" on other content. A lot of it comes down the to miking, recording and mastering of the content. If you're listening to Blue Note CDs mastered by Rudy Van Gelder in the early 90s, they might be a bit much, if you listen to the same jazz content re-mastered by Alan Yoshida for the Audio Wave series of XRCD24 Blue Note releases, it'll sound great.
They should settle down on the brightness front with some burn-in. I would recommend streaming content through them 24/7 for 5 to 7 days, then come back and re-evaluate.
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The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
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