UpTone Audio is now an official MUTEC dealer! New REF10 Nano clock in stock today — $1,799

[JayDog]

"Depends upon your system application and needs, but the performance and refinement of the big REF10 is hard to beat—especially at the new lower price (for years it was $5K). 
Call or write if you would like one. Can ship right away. "

 

I received  the Nano about 2 weeks ago. I have a mid-fi system. We stepped out of the audiophile world for about 10 years and wanted to get back into audio.  It is shocking what streaming audio can do now. In my recent experience,  pretty damn/darn good through Tidal (I also use Amazon through a WIIM PRO) . Current setup is  running from a Spectrum router/switch>> TP link optical converter>>AOC cable>> Etherregen via optical in.

 

B side of output via ethernet cable >> Integrated amp (Lyghdorf TDAI-3400).

 

The Etherregen is connected to the Mutec Mano VIA a Belden Cable from Custom Cables. I think they are in TX. The cable model may be  a 4694R or something like that. It is pretty flexible and I think Alex told me it would work ok at shorter distances, which it does. 

 

I am shocked by the improvement. I know that my speakers are the limiting factor.  I had the opportunity to hear everything from the Magico Q series to the Vivid Giyas, Hartbeth, Spendor, blah blah blah. . I am basing my review of very mid-fi speakers: Sonus Faber Olympia I. I am running 2 subs with the  system to help out with the lower frequencies. 

 

I am going to try to explain the difference the Nano made AFTER the Etherrengen was in place. The Etherregen made a a great difference and I am very thankful for having found it.

 

There is no magic in this crap. We are just moving along digital information. This is just simple 1 and 0, to the damn horse. How we integrate them is way above my pay level. The difference in my very modest system, race for the triple crown. The listening difference, It MADE me go into work one hour late. I had to listen just a little bit longer, hence the reason for me being one hour late to work. The combintaiton MADE listen to more. 

 

In all reality, I was just lookin for a reason not to go to work. All kidding aside, you will hear details that not hear before, subtle crap, like pitch, intonation, stuff that like in voices. Bass, more pitch and control. The biggest thing that I hear: silk, continuity, coherence and naturalness. I hope you all enjoy the world of digital as much as I do. I am still keeping my vinyl for for a rainy day, but this is fun as can be.

[JayDog]

I stumbled upon an Aurender N100 I had stored away today and added it to the system via USB. It only has USB output.

 

I am currently running ethernet via fiber into the Etherregen> Lyngdorf TDAI3400 integrated (built in streamer/TIDAL). The Etherregen is clocked by the Mutec Ref10 Nano.

 

The Aurender also has the capability to stream Tidal as well as an internal HD. As mentioned above, it has USB output only. Would it potentially make an improvement run the Ethergegen to the Aurender N10 and then use a Mutec MC3+ via USB from the Aurender to output to the Lyngdorf integrated? The Nano would then be clocking both the Etherregen and the MC3+. The Lyghdorf integrated has a multitude of input options and can accept any of the outputs from the MC3+. 

 

Down the road I will add a linear power supply for both the Etherregen and the Nano. Any thoughts about this potential set up?

 

Thanks,

J

[JayDog]

4 hours ago, Superdad said:

Well you have my comments above about signals and gear, but for a nice linear power supply for EtherREGEN and REF10 Nano I'll urge you to sit tight for the production release (3 months) of JS-4, our triple-regulated, dual-isolated output, 2A/4A, 8 voltage settings from 3.3V~15V. It is going to be spectacular... 

 

 

I just a happen to know an excellent metal worker/fabricator. If you would like to send me a unit for early testing, I will have him make a beautiful, custom case to finish off and enclose the unit. All kidding aside, looks amazing. Looking forward to the release. The JS-4 likes a great linear power supply solution for the Mutec Nano in combination with Etherregen.