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  1. orange55

    QOBUZ - The hidden gems

    Fink get a big tick from me. Great album.
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    Chord GroundArray

    I have not compared it to the Chord in the same system. However, I have heard a demo of the chord being added and the effect was very similar to the impact of the Quartz Audio in system. Still need to demo the Chord in my system, just not got round to it yet.
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    What ethernet cables are members using?

    Great post and feedback.
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    What ethernet cables are members using?

    Yes I do and I found it makes a difference.
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    Upgraded Switch and/or Fiber Optic Implementation

    I would agree with this 100%. Have tried a lot of spf’s and the Cisco is by far the best.
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    What ethernet cables are members using?

    I am using a combination of Chord Company Sarum from router to Melco sever to first SoTm switch, then fibre between switches. The final SoTM switch has Chord Company Music to streamer.
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    Townshend Seismic Pods under Rack ! or Isolation Feet on each individual shelf to component !

    Sorry should add to answer the question in the title, both!
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    Townshend Seismic Pods under Rack ! or Isolation Feet on each individual shelf to component !

    Personally I found moving from supports that dissipate in the floor to isolation, made a big improvement and I have never looked back. All spikes are now gone, all components and speakers float rather than being fixed. Spatial information and naturalness took a big jump up. Alongside...
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    Fiber vs. Ethernet sonic differences

    I can advise that I have tried a lot of SPF's and the winner is the Cisco SFP-10G-AOC5M (this is the 5m version). You can pick them up on eBay cheaply used and they sound best. Lush sounding, not sibilance, great sound stage, bass and a really natural sound. They are listed here also...
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    SOtM sNH-10G Switch : Mods & Tweaks!

    No, but from what I remember they look a bit like this: https://www.vehicleclips.co.uk/products/small-5mm-push-fit-plastic-rivet-for-bumpers-grilles-trim-toyota-90467-05170 But much smaller, as these are for cars. ;-)
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    SOtM sNH-10G Switch : Mods & Tweaks!

    If you ease the out slowly from bottom they will come away and you will be able to just slot them back in afterwards. Hope that helps.
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    SOtM sNH-10G Network Switches x2 : The NEW KING of USB/Network Gadget Setup

    My recommendation is before the SoTM. So the fibre goes into the spf input on the SoTM. I have two sotms linked with optical lead. Works very well.
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    SOtM sNH-10G Network Switches x2 : The NEW KING of USB/Network Gadget Setup

    My experience is the same here. I would say that the finisar has a slightly warmer sound than the Cisco. But the Cisco does not lack bass at all and as noted has a higher grade of realism in the sound. Like you no going back.
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    SOtM sNH-10G Network Switches x2 : The NEW KING of USB/Network Gadget Setup

    I am keen to hear your feedback on the 1475. I also found a Cisco on eBay used for £15, which made my test a no brainier.
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    SOtM sNH-10G Network Switches x2 : The NEW KING of USB/Network Gadget Setup

    I have recently moved from FCBG110SD1C03 to the Cisco SFP-10G-AOC5M SFP+ and see a big jump in performance. Running them between two SOtM switches. The Cisco reveals more detail, the sound stage is deeper, the objects, either voices or instruments sound more 3D on the sound stage, better bass...
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