GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
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Puma Cat
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Yep, same here. Mine apparently arrived at the big USPS distribution center in Oakland yesterday, but I've yet to see it. Maybe tomorrow.
crwilli
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Yes, the build quality is good. Consistent with my other cables which gives me a good feeling. Can’t say as I have spent any time for serious listening or comparisons of before and after. For the price, the build quality alone and eliminating the OEM 2.1 to 2.5 adapter made this worth it
Leatherneck
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Thanks
Hi my friend,
I would to ask you something and let me know if this make sense.
My modem and router 1 are both with ifi ps.
They are located far from my system set up.
That router 1 is connected to another router 2 next to my set up via ethernet cable in wall.
Router 2 is feeding a switch with ifi ps wich feed my macbook pro rooncore and renderer.
Does a fiber optic connection between router2 and switch make sense and improve sound? Otherwise what do you suggest?
Wich one ac or lc for the tranceiver? Single or duo modes?
Gigafoil and keces also in mind.
Any recommendations?
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still-one
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I inserted a long run of Fiber optic cable from the fiber optic output of my switch to a opticalModule just in front of my Upsampler. There is a short run of .75m of ethernet completing the link. This removed as much or more noise "in my set-up" as the GigaFoil did, but the GigaFoil's filters may have sweetened the sound a bit more which many seem to enjoy. At some point I may even see if my current set-up will allow me to try a GigaFoil again without the dropouts I incurred.
Leatherneck
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You will need two Ethernet Media Converters between Router 2 and the switch.
TP-Link Gigabit Ethernet Media Converer. Up to 1000MBPS RJ45 to 1000M single-mode SC Fiber (MC210CS) You connect them with a single mode SC-SC fiber cable.
You would need Ethernet cables to connect the Media Converters to the Router and to the switch.
Rather than do that put a Gigafoil between the switch and the Mac, with or without the Keces LPS. A Gigafoil between my switch and Lumin X1 made a huge difference. I have a Keces LPS on the way.
Ok; thks.
Planning to pull the trigger soon on server/ streamer roonready soon.
Paul pang fc5+ paul pang dual switch or nimitras+nikolas ps.
Not decided yet!!!
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still-one
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i agree that the the GigaFoil between the switch and the Lumin X1 (or other networked endpoint) is where it should be placed. Whatever device you choose to remove "noise" should be as close to the endpoint as possible.
Puma Cat
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I just got my GhentAudio Gotham GAC "JSSG360" DC cables in the post today.
Turns out I needed a mix of plugs, 2.1mm on the SOtM end and 2.5mm on the Keces P3 end, but I have a Keces 2.1/2.5 adapter, so everything works. Maybe in the future, I'll order a cable with a "hybrid" mix of plugs, but for now, its fine. Its been burning in for the last couple hours and already sounds pretty nice. Notably quieter than the el cheapo OEM Keces DC cable.
Turns out I needed a mix of plugs, 2.1mm on the SOtM end and 2.5mm on the Keces P3 end, but I have a Keces 2.1/2.5 adapter, so everything works. Maybe in the future, I'll order a cable with a "hybrid" mix of plugs, but for now, its fine. Its been burning in for the last couple hours and already sounds pretty nice. Notably quieter than the el cheapo OEM Keces DC cable.
Leatherneck
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My P3 is in the Chinese mail system. I hope to get it soon. I live in Arizona so it should be fairly quick.
Puma Cat
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You'll get it pretty soon. Its really a very nice power supply; I was impressed with the execution, build quality, fit and finish and even the packaging.
UltraFast69
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P3 or Ghent Cables?
P3 comes from Korea, Ghent is China
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Leatherneck
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My mistake, it's a cable from Ghent. The P3 power supply is from Taiwan.
Kingrex
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Need help. Did I kill my gigafoil or was it something else.
I got a used one from a trusted source. I didn't read anything. I plugged in the wall wart. The light came on. I plugged in an output ethernet, unplugged the ethernet from my server, put it in the gig and put the load into my server. After a couple minutes I worry the music is still on due to the buffer. It never stopped playing. I then close and open Qobuz. Accept it wont open. I try a couple times. Nothing. So I pull the erhernets and put them back as rhey were. All is well. I leave rhe gigafoil on my rack plugges in with the jumper just hanging
At this point the gigafoil is pretry hot. Its been on 5 minutes and has to be about 100 degree farenheit.
5 hours later I think about trying it again. Its dead. Stone cold. The PS is dead. 0 volts.
Any thoughts
I got a used one from a trusted source. I didn't read anything. I plugged in the wall wart. The light came on. I plugged in an output ethernet, unplugged the ethernet from my server, put it in the gig and put the load into my server. After a couple minutes I worry the music is still on due to the buffer. It never stopped playing. I then close and open Qobuz. Accept it wont open. I try a couple times. Nothing. So I pull the erhernets and put them back as rhey were. All is well. I leave rhe gigafoil on my rack plugges in with the jumper just hanging
At this point the gigafoil is pretry hot. Its been on 5 minutes and has to be about 100 degree farenheit.
5 hours later I think about trying it again. Its dead. Stone cold. The PS is dead. 0 volts.
Any thoughts
Randy Myers
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Sorry that you are having a problem with it. I hate hearing anyone having issues with any gear.
It sounds burnt. Did you smell anything or see any wisps if smoke? Did you use the original power supply or use another one you had?
It sounds burnt. Did you smell anything or see any wisps if smoke? Did you use the original power supply or use another one you had?
Darrel
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Sorry to hear of you gigafoil issue. I use a Keces linear power supply with my gigafoil. It never runs more than warm to me. I have it on top of sorbothane pieces to help with air flow. I do that with just about everything. You might try another power supply just to see if the old power supply is the issue? I've never seen what the gigafoil is made of. I'm not sure what can go wrong inside one. Good luck.
Kingrex
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No smoke. Just surprised one would be very warm in 5 minutes. That must ha e been a hugh load on the PS and cooked it.
Do these things run warm. Around 100 degree Fahrenheit?
Do these things run warm. Around 100 degree Fahrenheit?
Kingrex
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It's definitely the PS at this point. My Fluke says the PS is dead.
My real question is, can you dmage the gigafiol plugging cables in and out with it powered on.
My real question is, can you dmage the gigafiol plugging cables in and out with it powered on.
Darrel
Member
100 degrees is just above body temperature so maybe it's 100 degrees. Here is a link to gigafoil. You may want to read through the instructions and or contact them also.
GigaFOILv4-INLINE - EMI/RFI Filter for 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet
GigaFOILv4-INLINE - EMI/RFI Filter for 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet