AfterDark. Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Netgear Nightawk XR700 Audiophile SFP+ Router x AfterDark. Black Modernize Linear Power Supply - High Current Edition AfterDark. would like to introduce the latest solution for eliminate the network noise from the router. With today's latest technology from Netgear. This seems provide a good solution for audiophile. This Network router is build in SFP+ port, which can provide the optical isolation when we connect the router to audiophile network switch. The specification is quite high when compared with others brand. Group Buy Link Best in class specification for audiophile: Quad-core processor optimized for top gaming/streaming. Link Aggregation, most ports in class, Plex Media Server Best-in-Class Quality of Service (QOS) - Control and eliminate lag caused by local device and make steaming music traffic - ROON application, is always i priorities and gets maximum bandwidth. State-of-the-art software to optimise audio streaming connection by stabilizing ping, reducing lag spikes, and keep streaming music from Qobuz and Tidal with reliable wired connection Quad - Core Processor - 1.7Ghz processor boosts wired and WAN-to-LAN performance , it is four time the capacity, achieving network performance up to 7.2Gbps. 10 -Gigabit WAN/LAN port with SFP+ - Up to 10G Internet speeds & ultra low latency for audiophile music playback Top class 802.11ad and Wireless Technology - Ultimate 4K streaming and backup for wireless media The latest FINISAR SFP+ is supported to connect between the XR700 router and audiophile network switch The router performance can further enhanced with the very best AfterDark. Black Modernize LPS provide the 19V DC for audiophile. AfterDark. Black Modernize Linear Power Supply - High Current Version Highlight of the AfterDark. Black Modernize Linear Power Supply: AC Incoming: Furutech Rhodium FI-03 IEC Fuse: HiFi Tuning Cyro Gold Fuse AC Noise Filter: UK RIFA RFI Suppression Caps & Schaffner Noise Filter AC Transformer: BLOCK-trafo.de 80VA (Made in Germany) High Speed Rectifier with RIFA 0.1uf Bypass Caps Audio Grade Nichison 4700uf/40v x 6 Reservoir Caps, total of 28,200uf ! BC Phillips 1% Precision Resistors Audio Grade Rubycon Capacitor Mexico Made Inductors Toshiba Pass Power Transistor Two Simultaneously Driven Voltage Output Jacks Mexico Made Multi-turns Variable Resistor for Fine Voltage Output Adjustment Voltage Rating: 5VDC/11A, 9VDC/6.3A, 12VDC/4.75A , 19V/3A, DC Custom Integrated Aluminum Heat-sink chassis, with 6mm thick Carbon Fiber front panel / 3mm thick Carbon Fiber back panel The regulator is using the latest technology with ultra stable DC output and ultra low noise. Transformer is made by Block-trafo.de from Germany The fuses is made by Hi-Fi Tuning in Germany / Furutech FI-03 Rhodium IEC for max power performance 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 April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Netgear Nightawk XR700 Open Box The size of the XR700 router is big. The specification about XR700 Ultra low legacy with QoS The middle part is open air for heat dispersion, there is real block of black AL heat sink located on the top the motherboard. The 10G LAN SFP+ can be use as WAN port or Lan Port to connect Finisar SFP+ from Router to Roon Server which has SFP+ interface card or Synology NAS with SFP+ port expansion card. At the back, there is DC power plug at 19V 3.16A, 6 lan ports, LED on/off for audiophile (Must be off for less noise interference) 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
Johnnydev Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 In addition, I would say that a better wifi router with an LPS gives better results for the sound quality. First I had a netgear R7000 from 2014, which I later fitted with a Farad super3 with all options and copper level2 DC cable. Both brought an improvement. I have now tried the XR-500 with the same Farad super3 and that was definitely another improvement. Then I now have the XR1000, again with the same Farad super3 and that improvement in sound quality is better than the previous ones, is really worth recommending. And that with 2x etherregen with afterdark eva and with farads super 3 etc. after these wifi router !!! I haven't tried the XR700 because I don't use the SFP+ and it's 19V and the others are all 12V. Link to comment
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