26-Mar-2023, 09:39
(26-Mar-2023, 08:35)hardcore Wrote: I've posted this elsewhere before, but this audiophile optical USB cable was a game changer for me, and only about $200. No better galvanic isolation than optical. Easily bests the AQ Diamond and Curious Cable. Receiver side requires a separate 5V power supply though, and the source side is USB 3.0 only (doesn't work with USB 2.0 ports).
https://fibbrcable.com/products/alpha-us...udio-cable
Indeed. I have introduced optical galvanic isolation and it’s brought a big sound improvement. Furthermore, no need to invest in expensive ‘audio’ components. I used commercial products, total cost 92GBP. My system now is Roon core on sonicTranspoter i5>ethernet>TP-Link media converter>1m Multimode 62.5/125 Duplex Fibre Patch Cable>TP-Link media converter>very short ethernet>D250. I need to add a linear power supply for the downstream media converter, but it works fine with the standard supplied SMPS. Highly recommended. There’s a good instructional video on how to do it on the Small Green Computer website.
https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/blogs...ital-audio
Qobuz, roon RAAT, Audiostore Prestige XL Optical, Synology NAS. Devialet Expert 250 Pro C/I. World Audio Design (DIY) KLS3 MkIII speakers, upgraded crossover and SEAS T25CF002 Millennium tweeters. Ethernet. Blue Jeans (Belden 5000) 10 gauge 5T00UP speaker cable.
