Network Acoustics - Tempus network switch
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Well the iFi iPower Elite is a really already a very good power supply! I compared it to a few other power supplies and for the usage of the router it was the best so far (along with an Audioquest Monsoon power cord).
But I know how committed Network Acoustics is (and there products made a really considerable improvement in my already sophisticated setup) and when they come up with a dedicated power supply for routers that has all their know-how and dedicated research in it, I am sure they will release another outstanding product.
I get it, was just curious. Personally I am a fiber guy and do not buy into the so called audiophile network switches. No noise over fiber.
Well @Superdad / SJ who is developing switches as well as fiber media converters can tell you more about the limits of it and unfortunately a few problems/areas are not touched by it.
Not going to worry about it. I am tickled pink with my setup and not spending any more money on an inferior form of music media. I rip my CD's and stream when I am working. Vinyl is my prefered media when critical listening. I know my fiber is 100% better than my old streaming format. Also not a believer in so called audiophile switches.
Then please remind us why you hanging out and posting in threads about audiophile switches.
And based on the diagram of all the devices in your digital chain you must believe in some of the underlying factors which impact packet-data interfaces. Otherwise you have spent a LOT of money on simple blind faith...
No sale here bud, free country, goodnight.Then please remind us why you hanging out and posting in threads about audiophile switches.
And based on the diagram of all the devices in your digital chain you must believe in some of the underlying factors which impact packet-data interfaces. Otherwise you have spent a LOT of money on simple blind faith...
Sure thing, when back into listening room. Thanks, I love NA.
Hi Tom, apologies we somehow missed your post. To answer your question yes this power supply will work well powering mesh output unit positioned near your audio or av streaming system.
NA
I second the Elite as a very good power supply for routers.
The K50 is away, and being replaced by Oladra, but here is the requested picture... @keithc
Tempus switch to Muon Pro (not in photo) to PBD Player to PBD MPD8 DAC.
My favorite item in my digital chain is probably my DAC followed by the Server/Player with the Tempus/Muon Pro being the true "cherry on top".
Rob is also a very friendly patient likable guy. I asked him a lot of questions and he always answered them without judgements. I truly wish him the best.
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I love Playback Designs stuff as well just about to upgrade to an
MPD-8 to go with my Aurender N20.
Very curious about the synergy of the PD MPS-X that you have Frank but when also used as a streamer with the MPD-8 if you ever tried that.
I suppose you ultimately decided that Antipodes units sound significantly better when using the MPS-X as a PLINK interface/reclocker only?
Or maybe I'm missing something?
Thanks!
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Yes but unsure if antipodes server + mpsx being better than than single box server/player from antipodes.
When Oladra comes will be going back and forth between Oladra by itself with the Oladra as server only and MPSX as player. For now as I am just using a desktop to use Roon Core and using the MPSX as the player fed via ethernet.
Pretty damn decent already. If the Oladra by itself fairs better than the MPSX within chain then I am taking it out.
I know more people enjoy mifi tailoring the amp side more, but for some weird reason I enjoy playing with the digital stuff side more even though it's less effective from a money spent vs value ratio.
I would be very interested in your conclusions either in this or another thread or in a DM if that would be possible Frank!
Thanks
No problem it will take me some time though.
I was searching the net for this answer as well and it is no where to be found.
Closest was that Christian Punter article.
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Yes that's the closest although it's the MPD-6 instead. There's also a very positive recent review by Hifi-Knights of the MPD-6 and MPS-X combo.
It would still be great to hear what you think when you have the time and feel for it...
Perhaps it would be more appropriate to post in the MPD-8 thread instead though so as not to disturb this thread any more.
I see you're active in that one as well and I'm following there closely as an avid fan and future owner of PD!
I have 8 of them. I got them at a great deal. I only put one thus far on the tempus for the sole sake of lifting the power cord as I hate that sag. I did not notice much of a difference but will experiment further by raising the speaker cables and etc when time comes. Been busy but the mentality I had going into it was even if it did ziltch, it satisfied my ocd of being tidy without breaking the bank.
With that said the overwhelming amount of peers who mentioned it does do something made that decision much easier to get them alongside the above written out reasons.
Lastly these are the final items being added to my system as the "cherry on top". For what it's worth the build quality is absolutely amazing. I got inspired to look into em after getting their outlet when installing a dedicated line recently.
Furutech NCF Signal Boosters are what they are called, I got them at Cable Co via Steve. He should be able to help you and if it does nothing for you, return them. I intend to keep mine regardless as I have OCD desires to keep tidy and I love their build quality.
-Frank
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