Sonore opticalModule v0.95 - discontinued

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The Sonore opticalModule is a bi-directional fiber media converter or FMC. The opticalModule has an SFP fiber optic transceiver on one side and an RJ45 connector on the other side. The unit can be used to add fiber-optic networking to your existing wired network or convert your existing fiber optic network to a wired network. The unit can be used with a microRendu, ultraRendu, opticalRendu, Signature Rendu series (ethernet or optical), or any other network endpoint.

 

FEATURES

1. High-quality low noise linear regulator
2. External power input jack
3. RJ45 input connector
4. Fixed frequency ultra low jitter FEMTO oscillator
5. Includes one SFP fiber optic transceiver
6. Power connector: 2.1mm x 5.5mm (center +)
7. Power input: 5-9 VDC
8. Dimension: 3.5"x2.2"x.7"

 

TYPICAL USAGE

Optical Ethernet to Cable Ethernet Converter

Cable Ethernet to Optical Ethernet Converter

 

The opticalModule is systemOptique certified 

 

This is the specification for the fiber optic cable that works with the SFP modules that we are providing with the opticalRendu, opticalModule, and the starter kit:

 

Fiber Optic Cable - OM1 - Multimode (62.5/125) - Duplex - LC to LC

You can buy this product on amazon.com here:

https://amzn.to/2Tl9L0q

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3 hours ago, Steve Bruzonsky said:

Any idea when the standalone version will be available?

What do you mean standalone version?

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11 hours ago, Dutch said:

 

It’s you who named it this way, see your first post in this topic.

Hahaha...I thought he meant something else.

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16 hours ago, Steve Bruzonsky said:

Any idea when the standalone version will be available?

It’s looking like May if things go according to plan.

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3 hours ago, Frojo said:

 

This is a bit disappointing given the previous indication (in the initial post) was 'MSRP 199'.......

The quotes for the production run exceeded our estimates. Things are just more expensive to make these days...   

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4 hours ago, Em2016 said:

 

Is opticalModule (FMC) a @JohnSwenson design?

Yes. 

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1 hour ago, rickca said:

It's not really sold out, it just isn't available to order yet.

Correct...coming soon!

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Here is what I find disappointing. Companies or their fan boys telling members they need to buy two switches in series, costing 800 to 1700 each, to get good sound. Another good one is an intel mother board in a case with a power supply costing 6000. Where are the disappointed people when you really need them. 

 

Anyway, the cost of the opticalModule is 249 and that includes a transceiver and world wide shipping. If that price disappoints you...you can always consider off the shelf gear we have certified systemOptique compatible.

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/55863-sonore-systemoptique/

 

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1 hour ago, Frojo said:

 

Thanks Jesus,

It is the fan boys i appear to be having trouble with at the moment....

I am on the verge of purchasing the recommended systemoptique compatible gear just to 'dip my toes in the water'.

I will need two switches initially in order to feed my UltraRendu (not disappointed with that at all).

I had not realised that a transceiver was included which of course helps a lot.....

Sorry to have inadvertently polluted this thread - i will not respond to the pedants anymore.

 

LOL...they mean well. We have a lot of "pretend influences" here on CA and sometimes we need a helping hand keeping things under control. Kidding aside it was not an easy decision to make. 

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Also, I really appreciate all the comments. Its great to get feedback from existing and potential customers.

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15 hours ago, alexreusch said:

The external power supply of the opticalRendu is a very critical part. How do you rate the importance of the external power supply for the opticalModule? Same or less important as for the opticalRendu? Why?

Personally, I would power it with a decent power supply. I'm currently powering my switch with an inexpensive Jemeco linear power supply and it works great. That is also what I would use with an opticalModule. We are tying to find an equivalent to the Jemeco linear power supply in 220 VAC to recommend or sell along with the unit. We are also going to offer and recommend the SGC linear power supply which is available in both 110 VAC and 220 VAC.    

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1 hour ago, MikeJazz said:

This will be (finally) my first Sonore product. I would prefer to source from a European online retailer. Will it be sell in this conditions in europe?

 

Another question. Will it make any difference to upgrade the power supply?

Maybe. I'll leave that up to you guys:) 

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21 minutes ago, firedog said:

AFAIK, you'll need two optical modules or one optical module + the optical starter kit (ethernet switch with optical output and accessories)

This is correct.

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1 minute ago, R1200CL said:

@vortecjr

What is the power consumption of the opticalModule ? 

(mA would be best). 

I'm waiting on the final pre-production samples before we pin that down. 

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Can we move on know!

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4 hours ago, Ben-M said:

For the DIY or OEM component, would this be like a PCIe expansion card? Say, like the JCAT Network Femto Card, but optical and made by Sonore?

 

I'm trying to understand how it could become "internal" and what I'd need inside my PC/mobo to use it.

I’m not a liberty to discuss the details of the design at this time, But I can tell you that we are looking at more than one option, but I can tell you that we are looking at more than one option.

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7 hours ago, Ben-M said:

10-4.

And what about any tentative release date? If it's any different than the standalone version.

TBD

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Status update

 

The main board for the opticalModule will go into production on Monday. 

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Status update

 

The opticalModule boards from the first production run have shipped and should arrive early this coming week. When they arrive we will send an email to the mailing list and open up sales. Initial feedback from beta testers has been very positive. I can't wait to get these out in the wild! The webpages for the opticalModule, opticalRendu and Signature Rendu SE have been updated and you can view all the options that we will be offering.   

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7 hours ago, Alfredo said:

I have monomode fiber at home 1310nm, is there any problem in using SFP module

TL-SM311LS Tplink with the Sonore Optical Module ...?

 

Thnx

It might work, but I have not tried and so I can't qualify it. This link shows the officially supported gear:

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/55863-sonore-systemoptique/?tab=comments#comment-936768

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9 hours ago, thotdoc said:

I would appreciate it if you or someone would diagram how it will be used to need two-optical conversion "switches".

 

I am also a bit lost as to how the new upTone switch fits in, if anyone would venture that.

 

I hope that is inappropriate for this thread. I apologize if it disturbs someone's sensibilities...but the companies are all kissing cousins as far as I can tell...so it seems OK.

Please refer to the official systemOptique thread in case we have any updates: 

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/55863-sonore-systemoptique/

Let me know if you still have any questions.

 

It may seem like we are kissing cousins. We chat from time to time and coordinate on some things just not as much as you might think.

 

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8 hours ago, Summit said:

 

Who has beta test it?

Very few people and all in-house. 

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6 hours ago, R1200CL said:

 

Now, this is where we should be a bit more specific. 

 

1. Tested, it does what it suppose to do. 

2. It works with some specific equipment

3. Some measurements shows better results. (Whatever that means)

4. If was tested with different PS.

5. It was tested against another FMC, and the beta tester found a better SQ

6. Also what was in front or after the OM, and especially was the opticalRendu part of the tests.

7. Was it tested in both directions

8. Did a dual setup make a difference

 

No one has yet told us that one should expect better SQ from the opticalModule. I may be wrong, but can’t say I’ve seen that stated nowhere.

 

So, then why should you purchase the OM vs. and cheap FMC. Maybe because of this:

4. Fixed frequency ultra low jitter FEMTO oscillator

 

Looking forward to some good explanation why purchase the OM, or what to expect, especially compared to any other FMC. 

 

So so many variables is possible, and would affect the results from any tester.

 

I personally think it’s a very interesting product.

I’m expecting it to outperform (what ever that means) most FMC’s.

 

My personal interest is if used in combination with the opticalRendu, will affect the SQ compared to a “normal” FMC. 

 

Present UltraRendu or MicroRendu owners may like to know if it’s raise the SQ.

I expect it does, and then it’s a well spent $249. 

 

But I do also think if you’re purchasing two, you’re wasting your money. And that I mean even if two OM sounds better that one OM + an ordinary FMC. And that’s before we even start to discuss the cost to benefit og any 5 VDC PS in use. 

 

Yes to all the above regarding testing. Anyone who knows me knows that I don't typically get into the sound quality argument unless I'm making fun of the crazy thread:) I can say I never thought we would try to compete with the likes of TrendNet, but sometimes you need to take the bull by the horns.

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22 minutes ago, iLguapo said:

Until the opticalrendu comes out we won’t know what other peripherals we’ll need, right ?

No it's known. You need to convert to optical someplace. For your consideration we are making our own converter called the opticalModule.

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7 minutes ago, firedog said:

Are you still going to offer the optical starter kit with the switch?

We were because the opticalModule was going to come out about a month after the opticalRendu. However, now that the opticalModule and the opticalRendu are going to come out together we do not need to anymore. An email will go out to starter kit customers offering them a refund if they buy a opticalModule.