The EtherREGEN thread for various network, cable, power experiences and experiments

[PYP]

I know it is time to move on from the DXE filter discussion, but I think I owe @MasterWarzombie the kind of review he loves.  This one is for you MW.

 

I plugged the first DXE filter into my router and the second into an opticalModule.  Immediately, I heard a depth and rightness.  Previously, my very transparent system allowed me to detect that the singer had eaten a lozenge for her sore throat before the performance.  Now, I could tell it was lemon flavored.  As the music played, a small bird flew into the house, landed on my arm and started to sing with the music.  A cricket hopped into the house and added his percussion in perfect time to the upright bass.  I looked outside and the clouds had parted.  Suddenly, a double rainbow appeared.  The color of the second rainbow was in reverse order of the first, as if to symbolize using two DXE filters.  I was speechless and my mind went blank.  Until a single thought emerged:  what if I used a second set of filters in series?  

[roman410]

1 hour ago, PYP said:

I know it is time to move on from the DXE filter discussion, but I think I owe @MasterWarzombie the kind of review he loves.  This one is for you MW.

 

I plugged the first DXE filter into my router and the second into an opticalModule.  Immediately, I heard a depth and rightness.  Previously, my very transparent system allowed me to detect that the singer had eaten a lozenge for her sore throat before the performance.  Now, I could tell it was lemon flavored.  As the music played, a small bird flew into the house, landed on my arm and started to sing with the music.  A cricket hopped into the house and added his percussion in perfect time to the upright bass.  I looked outside and the clouds had parted.  Suddenly, a double rainbow appeared.  The color of the second rainbow was in reverse order of the first, as if to symbolize using two DXE filters.  I was speechless and my mind went blank.  Until a single thought emerged:  what if I used a second set of filters in series?  

Hm..,but I can tell you what happened to me after installed 4th pair. I get hypnotized! Hypnotized to that point I start like music genres, what was never ever happened before even in my best audiophile dreams. What will happen to my after installing 3 more pairs what are wait on my table? Do I will know compose music like Mozart? Definitely not, but most likely I will want put on my headphones most frequently. That is all. Please turn the page.

[so-no-mah]

Added a second EtherREGEN powered by an LPS 1.2. So good...

[Mouna]

6 hours ago, PYP said:

I know it is time to move on from the DXE filter discussion, but I think I owe @MasterWarzombie the kind of review he loves.  This one is for you MW.

 

I plugged the first DXE filter into my router and the second into an opticalModule.  Immediately, I heard a depth and rightness.  Previously, my very transparent system allowed me to detect that the singer had eaten a lozenge for her sore throat before the performance.  Now, I could tell it was lemon flavored.  As the music played, a small bird flew into the house, landed on my arm and started to sing with the music.  A cricket hopped into the house and added his percussion in perfect time to the upright bass.  I looked outside and the clouds had parted.  Suddenly, a double rainbow appeared.  The color of the second rainbow was in reverse order of the first, as if to symbolize using two DXE filters.  I was speechless and my mind went blank.  Until a single thought emerged:  what if I used a second set of filters in series?  

cool, PYP - poesie instead of measurements - what a relief!

[One and a half]

19 hours ago, roman410 said:

Maybe @One and a half can post his discovery on A novel way to massively improve the SQ of computer audio streaming thread or make dedicated thread where we can freely continue on this topic.

 

 

I am feel a lot more folks can profit from positive effect of DX filters not only EtherRegen owners.

 

 

 

Ok , I will do this 😉

[One and a half]

20 hours ago, roman410 said:

Maybe @One and a half can post his discovery on A novel way to massively improve the SQ of computer audio streaming thread or make dedicated thread where we can freely continue on this topic.

 

 

I am feel a lot more folks can profit from positive effect of DX filters not only EtherRegen owners.

 

 

 

Done, see here 😀

[MasterWarzombie]

On 5/25/2021 at 2:54 AM, PYP said:

I know it is time to move on from the DXE filter discussion, but I think I owe @MasterWarzombie the kind of review he loves.  This one is for you MW.

 

I plugged the first DXE filter into my router and the second into an opticalModule.  Immediately, I heard a depth and rightness.  Previously, my very transparent system allowed me to detect that the singer had eaten a lozenge for her sore throat before the performance.  Now, I could tell it was lemon flavored.  As the music played, a small bird flew into the house, landed on my arm and started to sing with the music.  A cricket hopped into the house and added his percussion in perfect time to the upright bass.  I looked outside and the clouds had parted.  Suddenly, a double rainbow appeared.  The color of the second rainbow was in reverse order of the first, as if to symbolize using two DXE filters.  I was speechless and my mind went blank.  Until a single thought emerged:  what if I used a second set of filters in series?  

I like this kind of poetry following the contribution of a filter.
For a second set of DX in series, I recommend a good month of additional burn in. You will see a siren come out of the filter and offer you a good glass of French wine.

For my part, I abandon the tweak a little in terms of music because I am satisfied, finally my ear with the contribution of my audiophile investments.
Enjoy your music

[Rsbrsvp]

After around two weeks burn-in my first DX and now my second pair between my NAS and side A of ER burning in for two days, I must say that I am more confident than ever that my initial reaction was NOT overstated.

 

The change is indeed "appreciable" and in fact, after burn-in, even more appreciable than I originally thought.  In terms of value for the money, this tweak grades WORLD CLASS- period.............

 

I am considering two pairs of DX's on my main router to OM connection but "one and a half" recommended against this option.

[FIndingit]

So you didn’t 

On 5/25/2021 at 1:17 PM, One and a half said:

Done, see here 😀

Seems they don’t see. 

[Egill23]

I finally got my Paul Hynes sr4t, one of the last ones to be sent out before the closure. I first tried it on the Sonore OM I have that was using a generic 5V switching psu, since I wanted to try if a linear power supply might be worth to have there. Maybe there was some difference but not that much. I didn't feel I had time to give it a proper testing since I was eager to test the SR4T+ ghent DC-7N16C Neotech cable in the Etherregen, so I put the Upton switching psu that I had been using in the ER in the OM and the SR4t in the ER. That made an immidiate and big difference, much more bass that is more defined, with a more dynamic sound and a general sense of calmness at the same time. Voice texture seems better too. Well worth the money even though it doubles the price of the whole thing.

 

I run Synology NAS --  Asus 87 router -- Sonore OM and fiber 15 m -- Etherregen with PH sr4t -- Allo digione signature with Sbooster psu -- Denfrips Hermes -- Denafrips Terminator (late 2020 version) -- Cary SLP 05 preamp -- Mcintosh 452 poweramp -- PBN Montana XP speakers

[so-no-mah]

I'm going to try a set between my cable modem in the garage and my Nighthawk router (the latter powered by an Sbooster LPS). Unfortunately, when I built my house, I just ran low end Cat 5 between them, not thinking that I'd ever be playing music over that link!

[agladstone]

I just (finally) got a Farad Super 3 power supply today that I plan on using to power my EtherRegen since I’ve read lots of positive posts about the synergy between them. 
The current power supply I’m using (a Vinnie Rossi Supercapacitor supply (which I will probably be listing for sale on here if anyone is interested) has a built-in switching power supply which charges the dual Supercapacitor output banks, similar to how the LPS-1.2 works when paired with the included external meanwell SMPS. 
Because of the SMPS, I have been using a Shunyata VR14 Digital as the power cable for it, which is supposed to filter out and block SMPS noise and AC line leakage. 
My question/ curiosity is should I continue to use the VR14 Digital with the Farad, or would it be better for me to use the Shunyata NR 12 I bought from you instead? 
Last, my Farad came with only the free basic DC cable, I’m assuming it would benefit me to purchase a level 2 from them or something from Audio Sensibility or even Ghent ? 
I have a spare Synergistic Research Blue Fuse that’s the correct size and power, so I’m going to use that for now, but also seems like most people rave about the newer Orange fuse with the Farad? 
Thanks for your help and opinions on this !!! 

[One and a half]

19 hours ago, Rsbrsvp said:

After around two weeks burn-in my first DX and now my second pair between my NAS and side A of ER burning in for two days, I must say that I am more confident than ever that my initial reaction was NOT overstated.

 

The change is indeed "appreciable" and in fact, after burn-in, even more appreciable than I originally thought.  In terms of value for the money, this tweak grades WORLD CLASS- period.............

 

I am considering two pairs of DX's on my main router to OM connection but "one and a half" recommended against this option.

yes, there could be too much sugar in the coffee :)

[One and a half]

18 hours ago, FIndingit said:

So you didn’t 

Seems they don’t see. 

I don't see what you see, si?

[lwr]

23 hours ago, Egill23 said:

I finally got my Paul Hynes sr4t, one of the last ones to be sent out before the closure. I first tried it on the Sonore OM I have that was using a generic 5V switching psu, since I wanted to try if a linear power supply might be worth to have there. Maybe there was some difference but not that much. I didn't feel I had time to give it a proper testing since I was eager to test the SR4T+ ghent DC-7N16C Neotech cable in the Etherregen, so I put the Upton switching psu that I had been using in the ER in the OM and the SR4t in the ER. That made an immidiate and big difference, much more bass that is more defined, with a more dynamic sound and a general sense of calmness at the same time. Voice texture seems better too. Well worth the money even though it doubles the price of the whole thing.

 

I run Synology NAS --  Asus 87 router -- Sonore OM and fiber 15 m -- Etherregen with PH sr4t -- Allo digione signature with Sbooster psu -- Denfrips Hermes -- Denafrips Terminator (late 2020 version) -- Cary SLP 05 preamp -- Mcintosh 452 poweramp -- PBN Montana XP speakers

I must have missed the memo.  What do you mean by “… one of the last ones sent out before the closure”?

[elan120]

11 minutes ago, lwr said:

I must have missed the memo.  What do you mean by “… one of the last ones sent out before the closure”?

 

Here is the closure "memo"...

 

 

[sgr]

If you didn’t give the Bg7tbl a great linear power supply, 75 ohm clock cable and dc cable that may be why you didn’t get good results. 
I heard the results easily but I did use a LPS 1.2 and Gotham jssg 360 DC cable and an Apogee Wyde Eye. I left the unit running 5-6 hours before listening. 
 

I’ve recently upgraded to the AfterDark Clock which didn’t sound as good as the bg7tbl until I put about 36 hours on it. Now my system has never sounded better. 
 

I connected my Bg7tbl to my first EtherREGEN after a week or so and my system even improved more. 
 

Those who upgraded to an AfterDark Clock and owned a Bg7tbl abd have purchased or thinking of purchasing another EtherREGEN don’t sell off the Bg7tbl connect it to the first EtherREGEN in your system. 
 

Your in for a treat. 

[MartinT]

On 5/27/2021 at 4:13 PM, sgr said:

Those who upgraded to an AfterDark Clock and owned a Bg7tbl abd have purchased or thinking of purchasing another EtherREGEN don’t sell off the Bg7tbl connect it to the first EtherREGEN in your system. 

 

I did sell my BG7TBL but I went one better and bought another AfterDark clock.  One drives my ER and the second (even better) one drives my Mutec.  Sound quality is stunning, I hear so much in the music.

[LowMidHigh]

 

I’d like to second MatinT: the DX filters have sucked the life out of my music. Tried both shielded and unshielded cables, with the same dismal results.

 

I’d say that if you already enjoy great sound, don’t go near them.  

[PYP]

4 hours ago, LowMidHigh said:

 

I’d like to second MatinT: the DX filters have sucked the life out of my music. Tried both shielded and unshielded cables, with the same dismal results.

 

I’d say that if you already enjoy great sound, don’t go near them.  

Not to argue, but I could make that statement in reverse:  Worked great, get them now!  But I think YMMV is always to be assumed.  

[Rsbrsvp]

4 hours ago, LowMidHigh said:

 

I’d like to second MatinT: the DX filters have sucked the life out of my music. Tried both shielded and unshielded cables, with the same dismal results.

 

I’d say that if you already enjoy great sound, don’t go near them.  

AMAZING.  Absolutely AMAZING.

 

50% say the DX is a anywhere from somewhat beneficial to magical.

50% say it damages either a little to a lot..

 

AMAZING!!!!!

 

I vote for "serious improvement"....

[Rsbrsvp]

Actually, I think around 70% of participants are voting for improvement......

 

Definitely the best tweak I ever bought....

[Johnnydev]

1 hour ago, Rsbrsvp said:

Actually, I think around 70% of participants are voting for improvement......

 

Definitely the best tweak I ever bought....

 

It could be that in people whose LPS and cables etc. have already been tuned very well, that a deterioration can occur with the DX, as with me here too.

 

For people who have not yet tuned their entire set, the DX will certainly be able to give a (big) improvement and then it is a very cheap tweak.

[Rsbrsvp]

50 minutes ago, Johnnydev said:

 

It could be that in people whose LPS and cables etc. have already been tuned very well, that a deterioration can occur with the DX, as with me here too.

 

For people who have not yet tuned their entire set, the DX will certainly be able to give a (big) improvement and then it is a very cheap tweak.

Hard to believe.  Many who claim positive improvement here have excellent power supplies and cables.

 

Perhaps some networks just have more noise in them than others?  Or perhaps our perceptions if improved sound vs. degraded sound are all different.

 

[One and a half]

9 hours ago, LowMidHigh said:

 

I’d like to second MatinT: the DX filters have sucked the life out of my music. Tried both shielded and unshielded cables, with the same dismal results.

 

I’d say that if you already enjoy great sound, don’t go near them.  

Where did you place the DX that made the SQ worse again?