EtherRegen network switch

I have previously used A side to X1 converting copper to fiber and worked well, but did not have other active outputs on A side.

My system has changed a great deal since then. I have added new server, additional switch (PF Buffalo) and additional DAC, Mola Mola Makua, but I still have Lumin X1. I now have fiber coming from PF Buffalo directly to Lumin X1. The etherREGEN now is in use after the PF Buffalo with B side into Antipodes K50 and K50 Direct Stream RJ45 port to Makua. I have found shielded ethernet cable, Audio Sensibility, does not work on A side of etherREGEN, but does on B side, as well as from K50 or directly to Makua from PF Buffalo. I am inquiring with Audio Sensibility, but do suspect it is the shielding/grounding that may not be compatible with A side etherREGEN. I do not have the issue with other ethernet cables I have--generic 5e, Ghent, nor Sablon.
 
ozzy said:
The Lumin X1 has a direct Fiber connection in the back, which the other units lack. (I think)

ozzy
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Yep, if you can run fiber into a network bridge or streamer, e.g. the Lumin X1, that's the optimal way to go because there is no possibility of RFI/EMI or...high-source leakage impedance current, which causes threshold jitter, getting through. It won't fix timing errors from phase noise from cheap upstreams clocks, however, e.g. the cheap clocks used in generic or consumer-grade routers, cable modems, Ethernet switches, or fiber media convertors.
 
wklie said:
router -> side B - EtherREGEN - side A -> Lumin T2 / X1 / U1 (MINI) / M1

router -> side A - EtherREGEN - side B -> Lumin S1 / A1 / T1 / D1
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Thank you, Peter. You are always a valuable and accurate source of information for folks.
 
Audiofan57 said:
I ended up purchasing an EtherRegen. I use Shunyata Ethernet cables. Wow. What a difference!
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Can you break that observation down into EtherRegen with vanilla LAN cable, and no EtherRegen and Shunyata cable? Which alone brings the best improvement?
 
brodricj said:
Can you break that observation down into EtherRegen with vanilla LAN cable, and no EtherRegen and Shunyata cable? Which alone brings the best improvement?
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I am not sure I understand your question, but I would say if I was only going to make one improvement, I would get the EtherRegen switch. I noticed very subtle improvements when I added the Shunyata sigma v2 cable, but noticed much better bass, treble and soundstage with the EtherRegen.
 
Audiofan57 said:
I am not sure I understand your question...
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Question answered, thanks. I was contemplating buying an EtherRegen and clocking it with my Esoteric master clock generator but I've read a few owner reports of reliability issues, and shady warranty repairs. Instead of the EtherRegen my other option for about the same money is to buy a 10m Shunyata Alpha to connect the end point to the router.
 
brodricj said:
Question answered, thanks. I was contemplating buying an EtherRegen and clocking it with my Esoteric master clock generator but I've read a few owner reports of reliability issues, and shady warranty repairs. Instead of the EtherRegen my other option for about the same money is to buy a 10m Shunyata Alpha to connect the end point to the router.
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Both good options. I have not had any reliability issues with the EtherRegen thus far.
 
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