Router Optimization for Audio Quality

[AkiKhan]

‘ Evening All. This is my current setup. Not perfect, so any advice welcome.

Modem/ Router; Spectrum
CAT 8 6ft

Teradak T-S212 Media Converter /fiber bridge (Pair)
Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter.
OCXO clock
Features:
T-S211 upgrade version
Suitable for most SFP network device
Low-noise linear regulated power supply
High quality R-core transformer
EMI filter for reducing AC power noise
High quality power regulation with Rubycon capacitors
Pure Silver Wiring
UTP Port: RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps.

Uses ‘Active fiber optic cable between send/ receive devices. Cable connectors coated with graphene.

Cat8 8ft
Cisco 9600g router

Cat8 8ft runs to:
EverSolo DMP-A6 Master Edition
Devialet Expert Pro 220
Apple TV
LG 77” OLED

I cannot use the fiber cable into the Cisco 9600g. I think it must have something to do with the admin setup. The matching units for the fiber bridge does the job though.

 

[Tuckers]

I am curious for those using the Ubiquity Edgerouter X, it does POE (Power Over Ethernet), isn't adding POE to your LAN detrimental to the sound? I picked a wired only TP-Link Omada ER605 V2 for those reasons and I use a separate Wifi access point.

 

[MarkusBarkus]

I cannot use the fiber cable into the Cisco 9600g

...I'm not certain about the specific Cisco device you note, but Cisco generally wants a Cisco-compatible or Cisco branded SFP. This should be noted in the spec for the SFP...or cable, in your case. There is an ID in the SFP which the Ciscos look for. It's worth checking that spec compatibility info, if interested. Good Luck.

 

[Lee]

I got a significant improvement using a Shunyata Research Gemini-4 which added line conditioning and grounding to my ATT Arris router. Noise levels went down materially. I also added a Sortz Supreme in an unused ethernet point which further reduced noise.

 

[AkiKhan]

...I'm not certain about the specific Cisco device you note, but Cisco generally wants a Cisco-compatible or Cisco branded SFP. This should be noted in the spec for the SFP...or cable, in your case. There is an ID in the SFP which the Ciscos look for. It's worth checking that spec compatibility info, if interested. Good Luck.

Thanks MarkusBarkus. I will check that out.

 

[agisthos]

I am curious for those using the Ubiquity Edgerouter X, it does POE (Power Over Ethernet), isn't adding POE to your LAN detrimental to the sound? I picked a wired only TP-Link Omada ER605 V2 for those reasons and I use a separate Wifi access point.

Yes its definitely detrimental to the sound. But in the Edgerouter X the POE is only active when enabled. Its powered down otherwise.

I also have that same exact TP Omada model. Its a good choice as well.