Sonore opticalModule Deluxe

[Cormorant]

14 minutes ago, audiobomber said:

Thanks for the info.

 

 

Could the extra heat be problematic? 

 

I've got a big heatsink on my opticalRendu now which works very well. 

 

Running at 1.411/1.536 Mhz PCM in multi-mode by itself is enough to cause overheating of the opticalRendu such that I start getting clicks and pauses in the music.  Adding in single mode SFP+ fiber without a heatsink makes that overheating problem even worse.

 

By the way, in my system I found upgrading from the opticalModule Deluxe V1 to V2, and then adding Finisar single mode SFP+ transceivers, resulted in a surprisingly big improvement in sound quality.  They were two really great upgrades.

[lsantista]

have you tried using a lower voltage PS, in case that's still in the 6-9v band? actually, Im thinking more of the module than the rendu, as with 9v my OG opticalmodule gets so hot its feet unglues and playback is clicky even at lower sample rates. Changing to 5v with the JS2 solved it. no experience with the deluxe versions though

 

[Cormorant]

7 minutes ago, lsantista said:

have you tried using a lower voltage PS, in case that's still in the 6-9v band? actually, Im thinking more of the module than the rendu, as with 9v my OG opticalmodule gets so hot its feet unglues and playback is clicky even at lower sample rates. Changing to 5v with the JS2 solved it. no experience with the deluxe versions though

 

 

I use my opticalModule Deluxe v2 with a 7v power supply and SFP+ module. It gets warm, but not hot.  It runs a lot cooler than the original opticalModule.

[vortecjr]

7 hours ago, audiobomber said:

Thanks for the info.

 

 

Could the extra heat be problematic? 

We have not noticed any heat related issues with the hardware. We recommend 7VDC power supplies for the Rendu and Module series. 

[vortecjr]

7 hours ago, Cormorant said:

Running at 1.411/1.536 Mhz PCM...

At those rates you are in what I call the experimental range:) Which DAC are you streaming too?

[vortecjr]

2 hours ago, lsantista said:

have you tried using a lower voltage PS, in case that's still in the 6-9v band? actually, Im thinking more of the module than the rendu, as with 9v my OG opticalmodule gets so hot its feet unglues and playback is clicky even at lower sample rates. Changing to 5v with the JS2 solved it. no experience with the deluxe versions though

 

I would stay away from 9VDC on the Rendu and Module series. I would also stay away from voltages below the rated voltages of the units as this will cause undesirable side effects with the regulators. 

[vortecjr]

2 hours ago, Cormorant said:

 

I use my opticalModule Deluxe v2 with a 7v power supply and SFP+ module. It gets warm, but not hot.  It runs a lot cooler than the original opticalModule.

The switch chip on the new opticalModule is very very good:) 

[Cormorant]

9 minutes ago, vortecjr said:

At those rates you are in what I call the experimental range:) Which DAC are you streaming too?

Definitely experimental range, haha.  But it all works and the sound is excellent.

It's a Holo May DAC using HQPlayer.

[Roasty]

am running 5v via the keces p8 usb out into the new optical module deluxe with no issues. Nice little unit. 

[Markus8]

So when connecting the new Optical Module Deluxe v2 to the EtherRegen what SFP is recommended? Currently got the Finisar and multimode that Sonore ships. 

[Cormorant]

6 hours ago, Markus8 said:

So when connecting the new Optical Module Deluxe v2 to the EtherRegen what SFP is recommended? Currently got the Finisar and multimode that Sonore ships. 

 

It may be that single-mode vs multi-mode is a canard and the big improvement is with the smooth but clear sounding Finisar transceivers.  In which case you are good to go.  Maybe others will weigh in?

[vortecjr]

7 hours ago, Markus8 said:

So when connecting the new Optical Module Deluxe v2 to the EtherRegen what SFP is recommended? Currently got the Finisar and multimode that Sonore ships. 

I would also say you are good to go. 

[CL65]

On 6/16/2022 at 8:51 AM, vortecjr said:

I have recently ordered prototypes for testing. They should work because the design works well on a test board. We can make a medium size run based on parts available and expect it to sell out almost immediately because there is a long list of people waiting for them. We are sending dealers some units to sell as well. 

 

Design-wise and not giving out too much information, the oM had a good network IC, but now it has an excellent network IC. We have also updated the power circuits. We are very excited about the new opticalModule DX. We are planning to make a Signature opticalModule to accompany the Signature Rendu.  Both of these are single-box solutions with internal power supplies.  

Is the Signature opticalModule still in the works?

[vortecjr]

47 minutes ago, CL65 said:

Is the Signature opticalModule still in the works?

The revised opticalModule deluxe was already released, and we are in production with the revised opticalRendu.

[Bravado13]

Is a Cisco 10G-Base Active Optical SFP -10G-AOC compatible with the sonore optical module?

[Superdad]

1 hour ago, Bravado13 said:

Is a Cisco 10G-Base Active Optical SFP -10G-AOC compatible with the sonore optical module?

Depends upon what you are connecting to the other end of that cable. 

[Bravado13]

54 minutes ago, Superdad said:

Depends upon what you are connecting to the other end of that cable. 

An EtherRegen

[Superdad]

13 minutes ago, Bravado13 said:

An EtherRegen

Well then the Cisco 10G-Base Active Optical SFP -10G-AOC should be fine between your EtherREGEN and opticalRendu! 

[Bravado13]

1 hour ago, Superdad said:

Well then the Cisco 10G-Base Active Optical SFP -10G-AOC should be fine between your EtherREGEN and opticalRendu! 

Easy enough, thank you! Thoroughly enjoying the ER Gen 1 with JS-2 LPS! Looking to add/ upgrade to the Sonore OM and was hoping not to worry about swapping out my Cisco SFP cable. 👍🏼

[vortecjr]

17 hours ago, Superdad said:

Well then the Cisco 10G-Base Active Optical SFP -10G-AOC should be fine between your EtherREGEN and opticalRendu! 

Much appreciated...I had no clue:)

[charlesphoto]

I use the Cisco AOC between a first gen oM and an oR. Works great and best sound so far among the SFP's I've tried.