Thanks for the input John and Markus! I was worried about ground loops forming which I hear can result in insidious degradation when it comes in the digital domain. Though the digital hash/noise from the network gear might be worse.
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I always put everything on the same phase. I have had massive ground loops when the preamp and amp were on opposite phases. However, no experience with network gear. Since it is all galvanically coupled, I would have the same concerns. Issues may not present as audible hum at the speakers.
My entire stereo rig along with network gear is run through one Shunyata Everest.
Sparkies always like evenly loaded transformers. Typically they are not audiophile types, although there are exceptions.
John T, are you adding dual mono wood boilers to feed those hungry dual mono Mephistos? What sounds better, oak or maple? Ash?
My entire stereo rig along with network gear is run through one Shunyata Everest.
Sparkies always like evenly loaded transformers. Typically they are not audiophile types, although there are exceptions.
John T, are you adding dual mono wood boilers to feed those hungry dual mono Mephistos? What sounds better, oak or maple? Ash?
I could see how dividing the pre and amps could create serious issues. Network on the opposite phase is supposed to be quieter. Torus didn't want my network associated with the isolation transformer in anyway. Separated. I think they indicated it can introduce noise. It just so happened that's how I always have done it...
Christiaan Punter
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As MarkusBarkus mentions, it's best to use the same phase. Further, to avoid ground loops, it's best to use the same AC ground. Generally speaking, I find that using the same single ground for the entire system yields the best coherence and focus. Conversely, when sourcing ground via different cables and from different spurs, this tends to have a blurring effect. This is not an issue for galvanically isolated devices like Routers, which are frequently located in other rooms and on different circuits. When you have multiple 100% identical spurs, the outcome can differ, and there are other exceptions, as no two situations are alike, so it may be worth experimenting.
Regarding Roon extensions, basically, the more Roon does, the more network traffic it generates, and the more audible its effect. Then again, with Olympus, the Router, Switch, and DCD, we have various measures in place to minimize Roon's influence.
In cases where I disabled Roon volume control for a DAC, this has often been audible, even at 100% volume. However, in such cases, it is hard to determine whether the impact is due to Roon traffic or processes within the DAC. A preamplifier could behave similarly or differently, but neither Emile nor I have a preamp that allows this, so we have no first-hand experience with it.
If or when you decide to test this, I would be interested to hear the results.
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A blue sky wish...
It would be helpful if the O senses a sudden loss of mains, it would automatically go into shipping mode. A ~30 second delay....
This would be in addition to setting shipping mode in the app.
Mn
A blue sky wish...
It would be helpful if the O senses a sudden loss of mains, it would automatically go into shipping mode. A ~30 second delay....
This would be in addition to setting shipping mode in the app.
Mn
Christiaan Punter
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Its been a little over 3 weeks. I didn't think it sounded bad from the get go. Keep in mind my Mephisto Monoblocks came at the same time. I'm using the KBL Extrema XDMI cable, I have no reference regarding this cable, the amount of hours this cable needs, I have nothing to compare it to. I would say the sound becomes more refined with more musical information coming at you over time. Familiar tracks, you notice that you hear things that you never noticed before. Smaller details become more evident. Its a subtle, gradual, refinement. I think refinement and accurate are a good description of what I am hearing. Its been a seamless integration...
John, it may be important to differentiate XDMI to Lampi 360 card vs XDMI analog DAC card. I suspect @nonesup is referring to the analog DAC card, which i hear takes a lot more break in time than the Lampi XDMI card from others (not personally verified).
Después de probar mi sistema, puedo decir que prefiero el sonido cuando el NAS está conectado al enrutador Taiko.
As one who has been waiting a long, long time for my Olympus and I/O, I was wondering which color configuration would arrive the fastest. I would be willing to change if it would expedite the arrival of my unit. Others would likely be interested in this info also. I think that previously it was mentioned that black powder coated was the fastest but I'm wondering if this still holds true.
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