12-Jun-2015, 16:30
I see the last update in this topic was 30-12-2014! I haven't changed anything in my system since then so there's the perfect explanation for it as well.
There are some things brewing here though so I guess an update is in order.
* An Uptone Audio USB Regen 'Amber' is currently in transit to me. It's currently in some USPS hub in San Francisco, I hope it will be delivered to me some day next week.
There's already a topic running (http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?tid=1139) about the Regen so I won't divulge much about what it can do. All I can say is that this little device should be interesting for anyone using the Devialet USB input. It seems to work wonders, all I read are positive user reviews. Question for me is will it be able to further improve on my JCAT USB interface card with JCAT/Bakoon battery PSU and TotalDAC D1 USB filter cable. Some say it does!
http://uptoneaudio.com/products/usb-regen
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-mu...gen-22803/
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac...ons-24078/
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac...use-24410/
* Another tweak under way: I'm going to fully isolate my PC music server from my network using optical fiber. I already shared my shopping list (http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?tid=1435) but I've expanded it somewhat:
2 x TP-Link Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter MC220L €30/piece
2 x Cisco GLC-SX-MM Mini GBIC €9/piece (used)(to be inserted into the TP-Links)
1 x 5m LC-LC OM3/OM4 multi mode fiber optic cable €15
1 x 0,5m CAT 7 SFTP ethernet cable €2 (to connect the FMC to my music server. I'll use an existing 'normal' length cable to connect the other FMC to my Netgear switch.
1 x "Chinese" linear power supply 9V from EBay. I of course don't want to use the SMPS that comes with the TP-Link FMC near the system.
and finally some wire and 5.5x2.1mm DC connectors
Some of it is already in house (see picture attached) I'm now waiting for the TP-Link FMC's and LPSU to be delivered.
* Roon, 2nd PC music server for JPlay Dual PC setup
This idea hasn't fully materialized yet but I am thinking about expanding my setup with a 2nd PC based music server using new parts so I can upgrade to JPlay's Dual PC mode.
HD-Plex should release a new 300W ATX linear power supply and the new H5 case soon and these would be ideal. I can then swap some parts and of course re-use the current HD-Plex linear PSU and DC ATX converter for the new 'control PC'. The 'audio PC' that connects to the DAC in my case the Devialet deserves the best PSU hardware.
This would also allow me to run a dedicated Roon core on the control PC in the future and thus separate from the audio PC. I haven't trialled Roon yet but I'm quite enthousiastic about it based on the info Roon and others shared.
There are some things brewing here though so I guess an update is in order.
* An Uptone Audio USB Regen 'Amber' is currently in transit to me. It's currently in some USPS hub in San Francisco, I hope it will be delivered to me some day next week.
There's already a topic running (http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?tid=1139) about the Regen so I won't divulge much about what it can do. All I can say is that this little device should be interesting for anyone using the Devialet USB input. It seems to work wonders, all I read are positive user reviews. Question for me is will it be able to further improve on my JCAT USB interface card with JCAT/Bakoon battery PSU and TotalDAC D1 USB filter cable. Some say it does!
http://uptoneaudio.com/products/usb-regen
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-mu...gen-22803/
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac...ons-24078/
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac...use-24410/
* Another tweak under way: I'm going to fully isolate my PC music server from my network using optical fiber. I already shared my shopping list (http://devialetchat.com/showthread.php?tid=1435) but I've expanded it somewhat:
2 x TP-Link Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter MC220L €30/piece
2 x Cisco GLC-SX-MM Mini GBIC €9/piece (used)(to be inserted into the TP-Links)
1 x 5m LC-LC OM3/OM4 multi mode fiber optic cable €15
1 x 0,5m CAT 7 SFTP ethernet cable €2 (to connect the FMC to my music server. I'll use an existing 'normal' length cable to connect the other FMC to my Netgear switch.
1 x "Chinese" linear power supply 9V from EBay. I of course don't want to use the SMPS that comes with the TP-Link FMC near the system.
and finally some wire and 5.5x2.1mm DC connectors
Some of it is already in house (see picture attached) I'm now waiting for the TP-Link FMC's and LPSU to be delivered.
* Roon, 2nd PC music server for JPlay Dual PC setup
This idea hasn't fully materialized yet but I am thinking about expanding my setup with a 2nd PC based music server using new parts so I can upgrade to JPlay's Dual PC mode.
HD-Plex should release a new 300W ATX linear power supply and the new H5 case soon and these would be ideal. I can then swap some parts and of course re-use the current HD-Plex linear PSU and DC ATX converter for the new 'control PC'. The 'audio PC' that connects to the DAC in my case the Devialet deserves the best PSU hardware.
This would also allow me to run a dedicated Roon core on the control PC in the future and thus separate from the audio PC. I haven't trialled Roon yet but I'm quite enthousiastic about it based on the info Roon and others shared.
PS Audio P3, Shunyata ΞTRON Alpha Digital and HC/Furutech power cables, Paul Hynes SR7EHD-MR4, DIY Roon Server & Roon Endpoint running AudioLinux Headless, Phasure Lush^2 USB cable, Audioquest Diamond RJ/E ethernet, Uptone Audio etherREGEN, Mutec MC-3+ USB, Shunyata ΞTRON Anaconda Digital XLR AES/EBU, Devialet Expert 250 Pro CI, Nordost Tyr Reference LS cables, Von Schweikert VR-5 SE Anniversary Edition, Anti-Mode Dual Core 2.0, JL Audio Fathom F112. More detail here.
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