Best Optical config with router, switch and EtherRegen

[elan120]

21 hours ago, BigAlMc said:

B. Router > ethernet >  Sonore Optical Module > 5m optical >  Sonore Optical Module > ethernet > Netgear switch > ethernet> EtherRegen > Hifi

My current setup is similar to the "B" option, but instead of using two OM, I use one between the switch and eR as follows:

 

Router > ethernet > XOCO clocked switch > 8M optical > Sonore Optical Module > ethernet > eR

 

In addition, using Planet MGB-TLX SFP also moved the SQ up a bit.

 

As a comparison, I started with just Router > ethernet > eR, liked the result, but later when added the XOCO clocked switch eR replaced in series, I was delighted to find SQ took a good step forward, so it stayed, and the addition of OM some time later brought another step forward in SQ.

 

[elan120]

Same here, it is always delightful chatting with you.

 

With your BS-GU2016P coming, you really open up lots of combination to tinker with...😊

 

In addition to the configuration you stated, I would try the following as well to see if you have a preference:

 

Router > 1 meter ethernet > Buffalo switch > 5 meter fibre > ER > 1 meter ethernet > Zenith

 

Router > 1 meter ethernet > OM > 5 meter fibre  > Buffalo switch > 1 meter ethernet > ER > 1 meter ethernet > Zenith

 

Router > 1 meter ethernet > OM > 5 meter fibre  > Buffalo switch > 5 meter fiber > ER > 1 meter ethernet > Zenith

 

Finisar is one SFP I also plan to try once I am done with my power supply project.  I also read many praises on WBF, and looks like it is going to be system and personal choice between Finisar and Planet.

 

Regards,

Kevin

 

 

[elan120]

12 minutes ago, BigAlMc said:

A weekend day of tinkering, playing the same song over and over, and generally driving my girlfriend up the wall beckons 😂

Lol...I know the feeling  😆