Popular Post Orange55 Posted September 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2022 I have installed the Finisar® FCBG110SD1CA5 Active Optical Cable (AOC) and the results are as described. I am using this cable between two SoTM switches, both with internal clocks. The sound stage has grown and the sense of transparency, which results in unheard details coming to the forefront. Thanks for the recommendation. AfterDark. and Blake 1 1 Panasonic TX-65HZ1000, Lyngdorf MP-50, MK Sound: IW300 x3, IW150 x2, IW950 x4, X10 Subwoofer x2, Nord Acoustics NC500DM MK2 3ch, Oppo UDP-203 AudioCom Signature Edition, Melco N1A, Sky, Apple TV 4K, Lumagen Video Pro, Philips Pronto TSU9600, Chord Music & Sarum Cables, SOtM sNH-10G sCLK EX x2, Plixir Elite BDC, IsoTek Sigmas Powe Link to comment
audiobomber Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I want to connect a Silent Angel N8 to an etherREGEN. From the AfterDark group buy, it appears I would choose the following: AfterDark. Project ClayX Constellation SFP+ Module for Audiophile 15 Meters / One Unit / 10% off Discount + Free SFP RJ45 Media Convertor Box I just want confirmation that I'm looking at the right combo, and won't need anything else. Main System: QNAP TS-451+ > Silent Angel Bonn N8 > Sonore opticalModule Deluxe v2 > Corning SMF with Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL SFPs > Uptone EtherREGEN > exaSound PlayPoint and e32 Mk-II DAC > Meitner MTR-101 Plus monoblocks > Bamberg S5-MTM sealed standmount speakers. Crown XLi 1500 powering AV123 Rocket UFW10 stereo subwoofers Upgraded power on all switches, renderer and DAC. Link to comment
R1200CL Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 It doesn’t look like the Silent Angel N8 has SFP interface. If you’re asking if you can use that cable between the two devices. But the FMC added, will do the trick. So will an opticalModule, which is a much better FMC. audiobomber 1 Link to comment
gionaz Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I would be interested in two FTLX1475D3BTL with 15 meters cable the best possible, what are the prices now? Could it work with a 10Gtek® SFP + PCIE NIC 10G Network Card for Broadcom 57810S Chip? sure it's a multimode ... ...i might also think about getting a new network adapter for my server pc... Link to comment
Popular Post AfterDark. Posted October 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2022 Hi! gionaz, Thanks for your message and questions. We will have new product based on Intel SFP Server Grade Network Adaptor which is designed to work plug and play for Finisar FTLX1475D3BTL SFP modules. This is tested to work with Music Server and connect them to UpTone EtherREGEN or SFP compaatiable devices. The AfterDark. Black Modernize firmware at the SFP Network Adaptor is modified to use Finisar SFP module without any compatiable issues. The new product link is provided. Thanks and have a nice weekend. Best Regards, Adrian AfterDark. gionaz and Hiker 1 1 Amp: Goldmund 27+ EVO Preamp, Goldmund 29M Power Amp, Goldmund AC-Curator DAC: CH Precision C1.1 Digital Convertor, Studer D19 DAC, Wadia 2000 DAC Digital: Mutec MC3-USB, AfterDark. Giesemann OCXO 10M Master Clock Giesemann EVA Playback: Goldmund PH3 Phono Amp, Linn LP12, Studer A807 VU MKII Open Reel Network Switch: AFTERDARK. PROJECT CLAYX BUFFALO BS-GS2016 CASCADE X GIESEMANN OCXO BLACK MODERNIZE EDITION x Farad Super3 LPS Dealer: UpTone Audio, Gustard, Farad Power Supply, Cybershaft, Thixar, DELA Link to comment
gionaz Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 this is my actual model: Link to comment
gionaz Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I tried to do a simulation of purchase on your site, but the prices give errors! it seems that everything costs the same beyond the exchange rate... Link to comment
AfterDark. Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Hi! gionaz, The problem is fixed now. Thanks for your information. Best Regards, Adrian AfterDark. gionaz 1 Amp: Goldmund 27+ EVO Preamp, Goldmund 29M Power Amp, Goldmund AC-Curator DAC: CH Precision C1.1 Digital Convertor, Studer D19 DAC, Wadia 2000 DAC Digital: Mutec MC3-USB, AfterDark. Giesemann OCXO 10M Master Clock Giesemann EVA Playback: Goldmund PH3 Phono Amp, Linn LP12, Studer A807 VU MKII Open Reel Network Switch: AFTERDARK. PROJECT CLAYX BUFFALO BS-GS2016 CASCADE X GIESEMANN OCXO BLACK MODERNIZE EDITION x Farad Super3 LPS Dealer: UpTone Audio, Gustard, Farad Power Supply, Cybershaft, Thixar, DELA Link to comment
AfterDark. Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 Hi! All, New Group Buy for Audiophilestyle.com is initiated. The new product specification will update at the first page of this topic. The main different are: Finisar module is changed from SFP + 10G to SFP 1G version of Finisar SFP FTLF1318P3BTL, which provide more compatibility issues with all 1Gb gears. The Single-Mode Corning Gold Series glass cable is used instead of Commscope Group Buy Link Thanks and have a nice day. Best Regards, Adrian AfterDark. Amp: Goldmund 27+ EVO Preamp, Goldmund 29M Power Amp, Goldmund AC-Curator DAC: CH Precision C1.1 Digital Convertor, Studer D19 DAC, Wadia 2000 DAC Digital: Mutec MC3-USB, AfterDark. Giesemann OCXO 10M Master Clock Giesemann EVA Playback: Goldmund PH3 Phono Amp, Linn LP12, Studer A807 VU MKII Open Reel Network Switch: AFTERDARK. PROJECT CLAYX BUFFALO BS-GS2016 CASCADE X GIESEMANN OCXO BLACK MODERNIZE EDITION x Farad Super3 LPS Dealer: UpTone Audio, Gustard, Farad Power Supply, Cybershaft, Thixar, DELA Link to comment
R1200CL Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 2 hours ago, AfterDark. said: Finisar SFP FTLF1318P3BTL What type of laser in use ? Why didn’t you go for 1471 version ? Link to comment
AfterDark. Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, R1200CL said: What type of laser in use ? Why didn’t you go for 1471 version ? We received some request from audiophilestyle member for 1G version of SFP, with Corning Glass Fiber. This Finisar SFP FTLF1318P3BTL is 1G speed and using Fabry-Perot Laser. Amp: Goldmund 27+ EVO Preamp, Goldmund 29M Power Amp, Goldmund AC-Curator DAC: CH Precision C1.1 Digital Convertor, Studer D19 DAC, Wadia 2000 DAC Digital: Mutec MC3-USB, AfterDark. Giesemann OCXO 10M Master Clock Giesemann EVA Playback: Goldmund PH3 Phono Amp, Linn LP12, Studer A807 VU MKII Open Reel Network Switch: AFTERDARK. PROJECT CLAYX BUFFALO BS-GS2016 CASCADE X GIESEMANN OCXO BLACK MODERNIZE EDITION x Farad Super3 LPS Dealer: UpTone Audio, Gustard, Farad Power Supply, Cybershaft, Thixar, DELA Link to comment
R1200CL Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 DFB laser is technically better ! Link to comment
AfterDark. Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, R1200CL said: DFB laser is technically better ! Agreed. FTLX1475D3BTL is DFB laser Screenshot 2023-02-12 at 8.47.05 PM R1200CL 1 Amp: Goldmund 27+ EVO Preamp, Goldmund 29M Power Amp, Goldmund AC-Curator DAC: CH Precision C1.1 Digital Convertor, Studer D19 DAC, Wadia 2000 DAC Digital: Mutec MC3-USB, AfterDark. Giesemann OCXO 10M Master Clock Giesemann EVA Playback: Goldmund PH3 Phono Amp, Linn LP12, Studer A807 VU MKII Open Reel Network Switch: AFTERDARK. PROJECT CLAYX BUFFALO BS-GS2016 CASCADE X GIESEMANN OCXO BLACK MODERNIZE EDITION x Farad Super3 LPS Dealer: UpTone Audio, Gustard, Farad Power Supply, Cybershaft, Thixar, DELA Link to comment
R1200CL Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Here is an overview of modules from Finisar. https://datasheet.octopart.com/FTLF8519P3BNL-Finisar-datasheet-17723138.pdf Easy to chose from. Last page. The guide is a bit old, but should help. Too bad deleted from official web page. Link to comment
audiobomber Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, R1200CL said: DFB laser is technically better ! But not necessarily sonically better. The posts I read while researching seemed pretty evenly split between preference for FTLF1318P3BTL vs. FTLX1475D3BTL, among those who had actually tried both, I went with SFP, because my gear is 1000Mbps except after the ER B-side, where it drops to 100MBps, and I wanted to ensure no compatibility issues.. AfterDark. 1 Main System: QNAP TS-451+ > Silent Angel Bonn N8 > Sonore opticalModule Deluxe v2 > Corning SMF with Finisar FTLF1318P3BTL SFPs > Uptone EtherREGEN > exaSound PlayPoint and e32 Mk-II DAC > Meitner MTR-101 Plus monoblocks > Bamberg S5-MTM sealed standmount speakers. Crown XLi 1500 powering AV123 Rocket UFW10 stereo subwoofers Upgraded power on all switches, renderer and DAC. Link to comment
R1200CL Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, TRHH said: Hi @R1200CL Is there any - DFD laser - from Finisar that would work with Cisco Meraki Go 8 Port Switch (GS110-8-HW-EU)? THX Torben Good question. I can’t answer 100%, but normally if one Finisar work, I would expect most of the others do as well. I tested my Finisar in a managed Cisco, and no problem. SG300-20. Link to comment
Flashman Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I’d appreciate any comments on sound quality from users of Lumin products (specifically X1, P1 and U2) who employ a LAN optical connection (fibre, spelled the British way). I’ve been using multimode fibre from Sonore, as I once owned the company’s original opticalModule (oM) that came configured this way. When I originally set up the Lumin X1’s fibre connection, I used the oM, but have since moved to fibre implementation via etherRegen. The sound quality, by the way, is terrific. Recently, though, I’ve been intrigued by some online posters (in this forum and others) who’ve heard a tangible difference between multimode and single-mode fibre, with the latter purportedly having an uptick in SQ. As you probably know, Lumin is agnostic on the topic, saying that both multimode and single-mode will work. Lumin’s website suggests the use of Corning’s ClearCurve single-mode duplex fibre; there is no multimode fibre recommended, so perhaps that is a small clue. The recommended transceivers are StarTech and 10Gtek. Again, as the transceivers need to match the single-mode fibre, perhaps this is another small clue that single-mode might be preferred. I can’t recall the exact fibre and transceivers with the original oM, other than the fibre was specified as Sonore-branded systemOptique Certified Fibre-Optic Cable. Peter Lie, Lumin’s firmware lead and a frequent, valuable contributor to this site and others, has shared that one dealer who tested the LAN optical connection with the X1 preferred single-mode. Peter has encouraged people seeking the best SQ to test one vs. the other. To that end, I’ve ordered Corning ClearCurve fibre and some matching Finisar transceivers (FTLF1318P3BTL) that have been popular among some online posters. (As a side note, Sonore now recommends Finisar transceivers as an upgrade to their second-edition oM, perhaps another small clue!) As the purchases were quite reasonable, I don’t mind letting them sit on the sideline while I ponder this dilemma, with the potential help of Lumin users! Link to comment
audiophilac Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Where did you order Corning ClearCurve fibre from? Link to comment
Flashman Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I ordered the Corning ClearCurve fibre from Fosco at this link. It was the link provided on the Lumin site. Link to comment
MartinT Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Has anyone tried the Cisco AOC? I am currently listening to the Finisar AOC and it is damned nearly perfect: highly detailed, dynamic, with a potent bass end. The only weakness is some mild stridency in high female vocals and orchestral violins. I saw that AfterDark describes the Cisco as 'lush' and wondered if it might suit me even better. TP-Link MR6400 4G router > Uptone EtherREGEN reclocker > Sonore Signature Rendu Deluxe streamer > Gustard U18 DDC > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Belles SA-100 power amp > Usher Dancer Be-20 speakers. AfterDark clocks x 2. Uptone JS-2 PSUs x 2. PS Audio P3 & P12 regenerators. https://theaudiostandard.net Link to comment
Johnnydev Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 11 hours ago, MartinT said: Has anyone tried the Cisco AOC? I am currently listening to the Finisar AOC and it is damned nearly perfect: highly detailed, dynamic, with a potent bass end. The only weakness is some mild stridency in high female vocals and orchestral violins. I saw that AfterDark describes the Cisco as 'lush' and wondered if it might suit me even better. I bought them all from afterdark and his descriptions were right here in my house MartinT 1 Link to comment
MartinT Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Thanks. I have a 5m Cisco SFP-10G-AOC5M on its way and a Finisar FCBG110SD1C05 on test. The Finisar has greatly improved after more than a week of the Tara Labs burn-in and I shall give the Cisco the same treatment. The winner of these two will be my keeper and the Finisar has already set a high bar. TP-Link MR6400 4G router > Uptone EtherREGEN reclocker > Sonore Signature Rendu Deluxe streamer > Gustard U18 DDC > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Belles SA-100 power amp > Usher Dancer Be-20 speakers. AfterDark clocks x 2. Uptone JS-2 PSUs x 2. PS Audio P3 & P12 regenerators. https://theaudiostandard.net Link to comment
Blake Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, MartinT said: Thanks. I have a 5m Cisco SFP-10G-AOC5M on its way and a Finisar FCBG110SD1C05 on test. The Finisar has greatly improved after more than a week of the Tara Labs burn-in and I shall give the Cisco the same treatment. The winner of these two will be my keeper and the Finisar has already set a high bar. I really like this Finisar model. Will be comparing shortly to FTLX1475D3BTL. MartinT 1 Speaker Room: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Pacific 2 | Viva Linea | Constellation Inspiration Stereo 1.0 | FinkTeam Kim | dual Rythmik E15HP subs Office Headphone System: Lumin U1X | Lampizator Golden Gate 3 | Viva Egoista | Abyss AB1266 Phi TC Link to comment
MartinT Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, TRHH said: May I ask what switch you have? I have an EtherREGEN at one end of the link and a Signature Rendu SE at the other. TP-Link MR6400 4G router > Uptone EtherREGEN reclocker > Sonore Signature Rendu Deluxe streamer > Gustard U18 DDC > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Belles SA-100 power amp > Usher Dancer Be-20 speakers. AfterDark clocks x 2. Uptone JS-2 PSUs x 2. PS Audio P3 & P12 regenerators. https://theaudiostandard.net Link to comment
MartinT Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 10 hours ago, Blake said: I really like this Finisar model. Will be comparing shortly to FTLX1475D3BTL. I'll be interested in the outcome. TP-Link MR6400 4G router > Uptone EtherREGEN reclocker > Sonore Signature Rendu Deluxe streamer > Gustard U18 DDC > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Belles SA-100 power amp > Usher Dancer Be-20 speakers. AfterDark clocks x 2. Uptone JS-2 PSUs x 2. PS Audio P3 & P12 regenerators. https://theaudiostandard.net Link to comment
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