Which of these would make more sense?

[audiofool1982]

Hello guys,

 

Here is a picture of my current setup. Please note that the purple circles (Paul Hynes LPS and Mutec Ref 10 ) are currently NOT present in the circuit. My music server is currently powered by a HDPlex 200W LPS.

 

I am thinking of either of the 2 things:

1. Upgrade my power supply to Paul Hynes / Sean Jacobs. But considering I am using a network renderer and have galvanic isolation, will it make a big difference?

2. Upgrade the clock to the Mutec REF10.

 

Which of these do you think I should do first?

 

[Pro Jules]

There is a new Special Edition version of Mutec out now. I have one. I Like it. But wouldn't know where to start with your set up.

[ASRMichael]

What spec is your music server? This matters where you go next? 

[ASRMichael]

Sorry just looked at your profile. 
 

I’ve been on very similar journey to yours. It’s all about budget, but the fact you considering a Mutec 10. Then ....

 

Router>SOTM Switch>EtherRegen>Server>SOTM USB>DAC

 

I box solution. Sell items you don’t need, and spend your budget on best LPS there is, Sean Jacobs DC4? 
 

I know this doesn’t really answer the question but I feel power makes biggest difference. Putting such good LPS at start of the chain will make a difference yes, but better if it’s the start & end if that makes sense. 
 

Anyway that’s the journey I took with SOTM, only difference to yours was I replaced SOTM usb with Pink Faun Ultra USB. Negating the need for a Mutec. 

[audiofool1982]

25 minutes ago, ASRMichael said:

Router>SOTM Switch>EtherRegen>Server>SOTM USB>DAC

nice. Are u suggesting to eliminate the renderer? The reason I wanted the renderer was for Spotify streaming. Was also thinking it would provide galvanic isolation from the server. 

[audiofool1982]

26 minutes ago, ASRMichael said:

box solution. Sell items you don’t need, and spend your budget on best LPS there is, Sean Jacobs DC4

I was considering (and in touch with) Sean Jacob’s dc3. Is this better than Paul Hynes ?

[ASRMichael]

Yes, I removed my renderer. Like many others found the one box solution worked best with good LPS, JCAT card, & USB card or reclocker. Also lot less clutter & cost. 
 

But appreciate you want something to work with Spotify. I use Euphony which had Qobuz or Tidal. 
 

Paul Hynes v Sean Jacobs. I can’t comment, I’ve only had Sean’s LPS’s. I think I have around 11-12 DC3 rails now. Great guy. 
 

Sean could make you mutli-rail LPS. a 10amp DC3 for your CPU. 3 rails ATX, & 1 rail for JCAT card. Total 5 rails. 
 

As I said above this is the route I’ve been down lately. Thanks to like of Nenon & many others on this forum. 

[ASRMichael]

I encourage you to read through this great thread. 
 

 

[audiofool1982]

52 minutes ago, ASRMichael said:

Sean could make you mutli-rail LPS. a 10amp DC3 for your CPU. 3 rails ATX, & 1 rail for JCAT card. Total 5 rails.

 

Thank you! I just spoke to @Nenon and he suggested the same thing. I am revisiting my spaghetti chain now. We had a very productive discussion about what I could do! 

[audiofool1982]

51 minutes ago, ASRMichael said:

I encourage you to read through this great thread. 
 

 

After having the discussion with him over phone, thats exactly the thread he pointed me to :)