Ethernet tweak

[Republicoftexas69]

Thanks a lot @Republicoftexas69 as I’m now leaning towards this over the afterdark options. Is there a reason you had to change sfp? This is an area that really confuses me with the options / best sound. When I contacted teradak the following was suggested to connect to my sotm switch. Any views on this over the Cisco SFP-10G-AOC?

https://www.fs.com/uk/products/20363.html
x2 units,
https://www.fs.com/uk/products/17235.html
Cable Choose:
A and B: LC UPC
3.0mm

They are fine suggestions and you will be good to go. Cheers.

 

[Abrad]

I have now had the teradak t212 in place between my switch and streaming amp and am shocked how much clearer, musical and open the sound has become. I went for the oxco version as well and the cisco aoc sfp/cable and even after about 24 hours of use it is an impressive improvement and cost effective. Thanks to everyone on various threads that helped me on this initially confusing journey

 

[TRHH]

I have now had the teradak t212 in place between my switch and streaming amp and am shocked how much clearer, musical and open the sound has become.

What did you use before?

Torben

 

[Abrad]

Just Ethernet cables that are still connecting components to the switch

 

[jerrybj]

I'm after some 'details' advice please.

I have a Cisco 2960 switch with audiophool.nl mods (added an oxco clock, and SMPS power supply removed).

Looking to buy a TeraDak T-S211 next.
What optical cable would I need from the Teradak to the switch? SC to SC, or SC to LC.

Are there better optical cables to buy for this setup?

 

[TRHH]

I'm after some 'details' advice please.

I have a Cisco 2960 switch with audiophool.nl mods (added an oxco clock and SMPS power supply removed).

Looking to buy a TeraDak T-S211 next.
What optical cable would I need from the Teradak to the switch? SC to SC, or SC to LC.

Are there better optical cables to buy for this setup?

If you want to use single mode SFP with your Cisco 2960 switch than go for Garde B:



Torben

 

[Abrad]

If you want to use single mode SFP with your Cisco 2960 switch than go for Garde B:

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Torben

 

[Abrad]

Just want to add that I got my Cisco AOC cable from FS and the service they provided was fantastic with quick delivery

 

[harsheel_dbs]

I can't seem to connect the dots here.

My setup is Router -> Switch -> Server/Streamer connected via Ethernet.

The switch is a Netgear GC510P which has SFP ports, do I connect Switch -> SFP -> TeraDak -> Ethernet -> Server/Streamer?

 

[Republicoftexas69]

I can't seem to connect the dots here.

My setup is Router -> Switch -> Server/Streamer connected via Ethernet.

The switch is a Netgear GC510P which has SFP ports, do I connect Switch -> SFP -> TeraDak -> Ethernet -> Server/Streamer?

Yep.

 

[jerrybj]

Wondering if the Teradak T S211 or 212 would be able to go before the switch?
Or it better between the switch and streamer?

 

[jerrybj]

Also, I have a couple of LAN Isolators (Pink Faun, Acoustic Revive).
Eventually considering something like a Network Acoustics Eno.

Are these still of any use, if using a TeraDak T-S211 at the end of the Ethernet chain?

 

[InfigoAudio]

I don't think you'll really need them anymore but as always, let your ears be the final judge...

Cheers, Hans.

 

[jerrybj]

I don't think you'll really need them anymore but as always, let your ears be the final judge...

Cheers, Hans.

Thanks Hans.
That was my thinking too.
May try them on the dirty side, with the router.

 

[harsheel_dbs]

Yep.

Excellent! do I just need a fiber cable or something like a Finisar SFP module in addition to a fiber cable?

 

[Republicoftexas69]

Excellent! do I just need a fiber cable or something like a Finisar SFP module in addition to a fiber cable?

Yes. There are various recommendations here at WBF on media converters and fiber.

 

[branokantor]

Hello everyone,

**ASK FOR ADVICE**

Firstly:
this is a very good thread and I'm glad I discovered it

I have no experience with signal conversion yet, so I think the questions may be a bit primitive.
Please be patient, thank you

1. I would like to ask whether the wiring and diagram I drew will work in principle.

2. What optical converter is needed on the "dirty" side? Will an ordinary industrial converter at a price of €20-40 suffice? Or is some "audio" optical converter with low noise and latency necessary?

3. Which optical cables to connect the converter and Teradak so that it works? I do not understand the numbers and data regarding optical cables at all.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[InfigoAudio]

At first glance, your diagram looks like a good starting point.
In my experience equipment at the 'dirty' side is less influential on sound quality so you can generally get away with more ordinary stuff.
When choosing the Teradak 212 SFP version your cables need to be chosen along with the SFP you choose to use with it. This also affects the choice of converter at the 'dirty' side, because they need to play together...

Cheers, Hans.

 

[TRHH]

This is my setup:



I don't use Teradak 212.

Torben

 

[InfigoAudio]

Interesting approach to use a powerbank!
How often do you have to charge it?

Hans.