Popular Post incus Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, plissken said: You are making absolutely no sense. I'm employing others logic that they can tell the difference in a computer running say 120 processes vs 100 or under some minimal vs heavier load I thought we were talking about the SOtM switch and pulling an ethernet cable? Not sure how we got onto processor loads. I have no opinion on this either way. Switch in vs. switch out - that I have done numerous times blind -- just as I have done master clock vs. no master clock, generic CAT5A vs. SOtM dCBL CAT7, etc. And I can guarantee even you would hear the differences I continue to hear over and over, verified by notes taken from previous such tests, etc.. This is into both my Chord Qutest and my Holo Spring II KTE. You seem to think I want to spend money. Or that I'm such a sucker I just end up doing so delusionally. I have no desire to waste money on something that doesn't work. I can't tell you how many DACs I auditioned to get to where I am now - how many phono cartridges, how many tonearms, how many amplifiers - I could bore you to death with how the Holo plays nicely with the system on my desktop but not nearly as nicely with my speaker set-up and vice versa with the Qutest, even though they are fed by the same server/switch combo, implying a large degree of system-dependent synergy, etc. But according to you during all the listening tests I've done over 20+ listening and recording music I've fallen into a delusional state each and every time. In the end, I guess I choose the delusion. Now back to the switch. It is sounding REALLY GREAT right now as I write, clocked by the Mutec REF10. A liquidity to the mids that I find intoxicating. Front row seats for Holly Cole. Bass that gets into your gut. All bathed in such an effortless light - timing is just everything, isn't it? Very nice indeed. And a definite and obvious and repeatably demonstrable upgrade over my previous Aqvox switch. Paetrick and Superdad 2 Link to comment
incus Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 8 hours ago, plissken said: I watch a lot of 1080P movies that I have ripped to H 264 and stream from my NAS. What is the best model of switch that will increase my picture quality, better color microdynamics, and better resolution and detail. Actually I found that the Aqvox switch enhanced picture quality using one of their ethernet cables to my Roku straight from the switch. Noticeable upgrade in contrast and clarity on my 4K TV. I have an HDMI cable to recommend to you as well - a minimalist HDMI cable made by Mapleshade. Not too expensive as this hobby goes. Try it. Try any of this stuff. It just might open your eyes. And your ears. (And there are whole discussions about enhancing digital picture quality with better switches and ethernet cables which I assume you've never searched for - then again I have the funny feeling yours is not a real question - at least not one without your tongue planted firmly in your cheek. But I always try to answer in earnest, regardless.) soares 1 Link to comment
incus Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Have not tried the SOtM switch in this capacity yet but I plan to test it there as well. Link to comment
incus Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 3:56 AM, DonaldT2109 said: The only way you can adjust the 'contrast and clarity' on your tv is with the button labelled 'picture' or 'menu' on your TV. Neither an ethernet connection nor an HDMI cable can do that As there can not possibly be a difference in the bitstream being received by the Roku by wireless or ethernet, Roku devices no longer have ethernet ports on their devices in the UK. Maybe we are embracing the 21st Century A Roku will automatically adjust the video reolution should your internet connection drop speed. My setup is a £50 ($66) router, Roku Streaming stick £60 ($80) and a very expensive 4K TV with perfect picture of the resolution decided by Netflix and the BBC, etc and with the 'contrast and clarity' decided by my adjusting it with the remote control And yet the switch did do this... As did the cable... Hm... I'm sorry you feel the need to dismiss my experience so dogmatically... Not sure what else I can say... My eyes are as delusional as my ears I guess...? Anyway I would ask if you have ever tried either of the products that I mention but I'm certain the answer is no so until you have I will kindly ask you to STFU. 14 hours ago, Nsummy said: Anyone who thinks a switch can make audio sound better does not understand networking. The digital sound files and 1s and 0s. The switch relays these packets. This is like claiming that digital photos look better if transmitted over a certain switch. Ah now there you couldn't be more wrong. A photo is static. Streaming music is temporal. That is the heart of the issue. We are talking about timing issues here. The "bitstream" and the "1's and 0's" you and your cohorts are so keen on claiming are incorruptible are actually quite susceptible to various kinds of timing errors that present as jitter and effect the conversion to analogue. And I will kindly refer you to the suggestion above if you have not heard the product in question. soares 1 Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now