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June 5, 2019, 05:23 PM #1
Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Just a note that the Sonore OpticalModule arrived today. Turns out it was shipped by Small Green Computer and not Sonore.
I've got the new run of fiber (LC/LC vs. the existing SC/SC) laid out and will let the system warm up a good hour before putting in the OpticalModule.
The OM will connect via Ethernet to my microRendu.
Will report back later today...stay tuned.
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June 5, 2019, 07:08 PM #2
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Very cool!
George
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June 5, 2019, 07:39 PM #3
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June 5, 2019, 10:51 PM #4
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Excellent, looking forward to more updates. Thank you.
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June 5, 2019, 11:15 PM #5
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Upon first listen, the OpticalModule made the fiber-based digital streaming system notably quieter and more holographic in presentation.
That being said, running the OpticalModule with my 9V iFi iPower "low noise" SMPS, it was running pretty dang toasty; even warmer than the Sonore microRendu.
So...I've been playing games with switching around powers supplies, to some good effect, I think.
Starting out today, using my 9V iFi iPower "low noise"(?- ) SMPS to power the OpticalModule, it was plugged into my Shunyata Triton. My UpTone Audio LPS-1 was powering the microRendu at 7V as it has done continually since 2017, the PC for its MeanWell 7.5V transformer brick is a Shunyata Venom 14 PC also plugged into the Triton. The upstream TP-Link MC220L FMC was powered by a Jameco 9V Reliapro LPS, plugged into my Shunyata Hydra 4 (which in turn is plugged into the wall with a Shunyata Diamondback PC).
As the OpticalModule was getting pretty toasty running at 9V, I swapped things around, with respect to power supplies: I set the LPS-1 to 5V to power the OpticalModule, moved the Jameco 9V LPS from the upstream FMC to power the microRendu, put the iFi iPower 9V into Hydra 4 to power the upstream FMC. All plugged into the Shunyata power distributors as before.
Overall, this second power configuration, appears, at least initially, to sound better than when the iFi was powering the OpticalModule; it seems even quieter and smoother, more natural-sounding. And, the microRendu sounds pretty dang good with the 9V Jameco Reliapro LPS. I think that the iFi iPower was adding contributing noise when powering the OpticalModule. Last but not least, the OpticalModule runs considerably cooler now at 5V than at 9V.
I'll stay with this configuration until my Jameco 5V LPS arrives tomorrow. If I were to hazard a guess, the system will sound a bit better if I can get that iFi iPower 9V SMPS completely out of the system.
More later, stay tuned.
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June 17, 2019, 05:55 PM #6
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
I have been very happy with the opticalModule since inserting into my system just over a week ago. First I just placed it near my optical switch awaiting delivery of a long run of optical cable. Once I replaced the long run of ethernet with a similar length of optical cable I was able to move the opticalModule just before my dCS Upsampler. With only a .75m length of ethernet between the module and the Upsampler there is little chance of noise being added back into the network. In my mind it seems a bit quieter than plain old ethernet.
I believe there will be many who prefer the GigaFOIL over the opticalModule. It might be the old musicality versus detail debate. I wonder if it is possible to piggyback the two devices to see if there is any synergy in the combo.Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
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Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
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June 17, 2019, 11:23 PM #7
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Source Analog: Kuzma Stabi R w/4point 11 arm | Kuzma 50 Cartridge
Source Digital: Aurender N10 | Brinkmann Nyquist MK II
Amplification: Dan D’Agostino Momentum HD and M400’s | Boulder 508
Speakers: Wilson Alexias
Cabling: Nordost Leif, Norse, V2 and Odin
Power and Isolation: Audio-Ultra Home & Room Power Foundation Performance Package with StromTank S1000 | HRS
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June 17, 2019, 11:31 PM #8
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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June 17, 2019, 11:33 PM #9
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Mine sure is now that the OpticalModule and the SOtM UltraNeo are burning in nicely. Last night, I put my new Uptone Audio LPS-1.2 in to power the OM and that also made for quite a nice improvement: even quieter and more natural and open-sounding than the already excellent LPS-1. Nothing like a good power supply!
After pulling everything out of the rack yesterday and re-dressing all the interconnects and power cables, I was playing around with Herbie's Audio Lab Tenderfeet Soft isolation footers today. I've had 'em for several years now supporting the board the E.A.R. 324 phono stage sits on. On a lark, I put 'em under the LPS-1.2 this evening. D*mned if it didn't bring a nice touch of improved focus, clarity, definition and ease to the presentation.
Sterling Trayle, Hans Beekhuzen, and Caelin Gabriel are big proponents of the importance of mechanical as well as electrical grounding; I've known about this for some time, now and today's little experiment just provided ample proof.
Cheers!
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June 18, 2019, 01:38 AM #10
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Source Analog: Kuzma Stabi R w/4point 11 arm | Kuzma 50 Cartridge
Source Digital: Aurender N10 | Brinkmann Nyquist MK II
Amplification: Dan D’Agostino Momentum HD and M400’s | Boulder 508
Speakers: Wilson Alexias
Cabling: Nordost Leif, Norse, V2 and Odin
Power and Isolation: Audio-Ultra Home & Room Power Foundation Performance Package with StromTank S1000 | HRS
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July 5, 2019, 11:01 AM #11
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
I think the vinyl guys snub digital because the vinyl guys were already very into addressing mechanical and power isolation, as well as grounding. Digital guys are only just getting here. It all makes a difference.
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September 19, 2019, 08:50 PM #12
Re: Sonore OpticalModule in da House!
Any additional comments on the effects of the opticalModule now that you have had more time with it in your systems Puma Cat and still-one?
Morgan
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