Linear Power Supply for digital streaming (again).

[BigAlMc]

Hi @LukasAudio78,

 

There is no perfect answer to this as varies in different systems so you need to try for yourself. But in general principle an LPS should have the biggest effect on the Roon Rock, then the switch and least effect on the NAS. In theory!

 

If the switch is an audiophile one with reclocking then the switch should respond more to an LPS.

 

The other aspect to consider is how the equipment is connected to your streamer or DAC. In theory the best methods would be Fibre optic, then Ethernet, and WiFi last.

 

But Fibre opens its own list of questions depending on whether your switch supports it and do you need to buy a decent (audiophile decoder) such as a Sonore OpticalModule etc.

 

Sorry mate but your whole question is a rabbit hole. I'd probably start with the Rock myself FWIW.

 

PS welcome to the site.

 

Cheers,

Alan

 

 

[BigAlMc]

Last few posts are pretty off topic so let's get back to the Ops question please.

 

@LukasAudio78 If you tried an Sbooster on the Rock and didn't hear an improvement then its probably not worth spending more on a better LPSU. 

 

Also sounds like your system is connecting to your DAC by Ethernet:

 

NAS > Rock > Bonn > DAC

 

Is that correct?

 

For me the question becomes what DAC are you using and do we know if it is better with Ethernet or USB input? Or do you prefer Ethernet for any reason.

 

If Ethernet then either a good quality 5V LPSU for your Bonn switch. Or perhaps even a better quality Ethernet cable.

 

If your DAC is better at USB then perhaps a good NAA endpoint that takes Ethernet in and outputs high quality USB. Something like the Sonore UltraRendu. But you'd also need a decent LPSU for the NAA.

 

Cheers,

Alan