ASRMichael Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 3 hours ago, austinpop said: Have people any clever solutions for a weight to keep the ER from tilting with heavy cables? I was literally thinking a glass paperweight, but something that did not interfere with heat dissipation. If you have a clever solution, I'm all ears. Or is it - ERs? These work perfectly, £5 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Relaxdays-10012983-Stainless-Protective-Scratch-Free/dp/B00R36MLVA/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=door+stop&qid=1590566191&sr=8-12 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 46 minutes ago, Mike Rubin said: Exactly how do you position these doorstop thingies? On top of the ER? Behind the ER? Under the cables to and from the ER? The ER sitting on isolation platform (Symposium) and door stop sitting on top of the ER, I have heavy cables and hold it down. Also If I recall I use 4 wee pieces of black tac to stop the ER swiveling if the cable moves. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Cable Monkey said: This was my solution. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184298974528 Fantastic find, I’ve just ordered 5, great for cables also. 👍 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 5/27/2020 at 6:14 PM, austinpop said: Thanks for the great ideas! So no issues with the felt (on the coasters) or the rubber tread on the doorstop coming into contact with the hot exterior of the ER? @audiopop with my recent build & new HDPLEX case (extra backplate), I now have a spare H5 case. My plan is for better isolation is to use the case for my modem, Edge Router, EtherRegen, Sonore OM. Removing all them from their cases. Effectively everything in one case. other added benefits, cleans up the spaghetti of devices & cables, shorter cables, sure many more. Just an idea. austinpop 1 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, bailyhill said: On the subject of Power Supplies, is interesting to note that over on the Naim Forum, where folks push the envelope and tweak and listen to music, there have been reports of comparisons of power supplies in the 2K Pound/Euro price range ($2500) and apparently some folks can and are willing to spend that much for one. In addition, the benefits from a $4000 Ref 10 clock is also recognized. Even the folks there realize that its ridiculous to spend $6500 in accessories for a $640 ER--and some do it. I considered it myself. "When you have big bucks invested in your system, what's another couple of grand". Think of the good it can do elsewhere. I grew up where and when cars were standard with no radio and no heater. A loaded vehicle included radio and heater, and they were advertised that way--and a new Chevy was about $1500--gas 0.16 per gallon, penny postcards, 3 cent stamps--sorry to digress. My how things have changed. Now if you don't have nav, heated seats/steering wheel, bluetooth, comfort access, radar cruize, self driving, pano roof, etc, you feel like you have not arrived yet. I know one of Sean Jacobs specialties is upgrading Naim gear. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Ponkbutler said: No, it's not needed to get great sound from the EtherRegen. But a Sean Jacobs DC3 PSU with a few added bits and bobs, including Mundorf capacitors, doubled the improvement I was getting from the EtherRegen, so if you have the money it's worthwhile. Those who also add a very high-end external clock state that makes an even bigger difference and that the PSU makes less of a difference when when also has a clock like the SoTM or Mutec, suggesting that it is the effect of the PSU on the internal clock in the EtherRegen that makes much of the difference. I agree, I am using SJ DC3 1 rail for the EtherRegen, and yes big improvement over stock SMPS. Not suggesting you go and buy an LPS for £1000 to power the Etheregen, but like me, if you are planning on buying an SJ DC3 with say 5 rails, then adding another rail for £250 to power the EtherRegen then it's worth it. Link to comment
Popular Post ASRMichael Posted June 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2020 Just my opinion but I wouldn't buy Mutek REF 10, why? I cannot justify the cost just to use on the EtherRegen. I would think spending the money else where might give various other upgrades. Just my view. TomWoB and LowMidHigh 2 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I use SFP with no issues with 7v from Sean Jacobs rail Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Sablon Ethernet, it’s expensive but you’ll never have an itch to upgrade again. sahmen 1 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Ask Mark at Sablon, he usually has a demo cable. PYP 1 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 56 minutes ago, soares said: I am sorry Michael, but I didn’t find the Sablon page. What’s the price of a Sablon 2020 panatela reserva? It’s this cable isn’t it? Thank you Jorge http://sablonaudio.com email Mark and ask for quote. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, sahmen said: I am just about to upgrade both my cable modem and my router, respectively, to the MOTOROLA MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 and the ASUS RT-AX3000 Dual Band WiFi Router. Would there be any special advantage in linking the modem and the router with an Audiophile RJ45 noise reducing cable, even if I have both an Etherregen and an optical module also linked in the chain downstream and feeding my Metrum Ambre streamer (Roonbridge)? I should add that the idea of connecting the modem to the router with a noise attenuating RJ45 cable is not only meant to have some impact on these exclusively audio SQ dedicated components (such as the ER and OM), I am also thinking it might have some positive effect on other AV components in my house in general, components that are hooked up to the router, but not to the chain in which the Etherrtegen and the Optical Module are located. These are typical AV components such as my Oppo 203 Blu ray player, or my LG Oled TV, as well as some AV streamers such as Apple TV 4k, that are connected with them. In other words, will a noise-attenuating audiophile RJ45 cable (connecting a modem to a router) also have an enhancing effect on the picture quality of a TV, a streamer, or blu ray blu ray player that are hooked up to the router, assuming that all of these components are plugged into power conditioners? Quite few members here using a modem, & Ubiquiti Edge X SFP, then Ubiquiti access point. Then you could use SFP on the Edge to EtherRegen SFP. Giving good isolating. sahmen 1 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, chungjh said: Some of you have suggested having an LPS drive the router as well as the ER. Have people noticed that the LPS for the router makes a significant SQ upgrade? Yes, I use Sean Jacobs rails for my router & EtherRegen. Use same LPS if you can for all devices. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, chungjh said: How does Sean Jacobs compared to the other popular LPS such as SR4T, Farad s3...? I’ve not heard SR4-T or Farad s3, but if you search the forum you’ll see Positive reviews everywhere. I use 2 x DC3, 11 rails in total. DC4 is expensive but leads the way! Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, chungjh said: Which DC3 specification? 12V/1.5A? You get can any spec you like, I have 1 LPS with 7 rails, 5amp version. & 4 rail 10 amp version. check out my profile & you’ll see different voltages per rail. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, chungjh said: I mean for Etheregen? I use 7v 3amp on the LPS rail Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, PYP said: Just curious: Did you try other voltages before settling upon 7v? No, just went with 7v. Lottery pick! PYP 1 Link to comment
Popular Post ASRMichael Posted October 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2020 Posted this before, my EtherRegen in HDplex case. The case sits on Symposium Rollerblocks. Works a treat for everything in the box, Router, Modem, PSU. Helps hold cables in place also. EtherRegen stays cool also with heatsink HeeBroG and jos 2 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 HDPlex website. It’s just their H5 case. I found this a cheaper solution as I only need 3 Symposium feet to give really good isolation for all 5 devices. Also clears some clutter! Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 No sorry, I use symposium Rollerblocks with everything. All i can tell you is rollerblocks make huge difference with anything I use. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Avalfa said: No Just one, between b-side and streamer. (Price in NL is €1750 so not even close to $2500😉) You could have bought 3 Sablon Ethernet cables for that price! 🤣 Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, chungjh said: Can someone recommend a more modestly priced high quality ethernet cable for ER? ASR mentioned Sablon for $375. Any others? If you looking for a really good quality for the price then look up MeiCord Ethernet cable. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 8 hours ago, chungjh said: Yes, I saw that. I was just wondering if others also hear an upgrade with 2x ER. I recall another member saying he tried 2, and gave an increase in SQ, but then tried 1 with Sean Jacobs LPS, and didn't notice any difference with the 2nd one. So, I suspect it's down to the quality of the LPS. Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 33 minutes ago, jos said: Agree, but I would mention the Supra cat8 too. I personally found the MeiCord was a step up from Supra. I went from Supra, then Meicord to Sablon (my last Ethernet cable I’ll purchase) Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, MasterWarzombie said: Having received my ER yesterday, I left it running overnight. This morning I find it "very hot". It is quite confusing. The ER is placed in an open place, alone. I think I read that this hot thing is normal, but I didn't think it was so hot. By comparison, my Switch Sotm is cold. Can we reassure him on this point? . The case is the heat-sink? It is therefore advisable to always leave on Yes it's fine! They're countless posts about this. Mine is very hot also. Never had any issues. Superdad 1 Link to comment
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