bubba Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 In process of installing a micro rendu in system. Happily, 2014 mac mini will be relegated to storage room to share space with synology 415+ NAS, motorola cable modem, and asus rt-ac87u router. So, I'll need to add a small switch, and I'd like to add some sort of isolation to ethernet after all of this stuff. Would you kind folks please give some suggestions? Link to comment
kennyb123 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Some of us have recently discovered improved sound quality by bringing our Macs back into the listening room and doing away with the fiber we had been using for isolation. See this thread: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/novel-way-massively-improve-sq-sms-200-and-microrendu-31110/ Sent from my iPad using Computer Audiophile Digital: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Mutec REF10 SE120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation and Infinity power cords, QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation XLR interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, GIK bass traps, ASC Isothermal tube traps, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 Link to comment
bubba Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Thank you for post link. And, good grief! Link to comment
kennyb123 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Many of the posts in that thread are from Windows users struggling to get a bridge working properly. You have a Mac Mini so just add an adapter and after a few clicks you'll be good to go. You didn't mention which mode you are using with your microRendu. I'm using Roon Ready and there are obvious benefits to direct Mode. It appears this is the case with HQPlayer NAA mode too. Not sure if there have been confirmed improvements in SQ in other modes. Sent from my iPad using Computer Audiophile Digital: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Mutec REF10 SE120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation and Infinity power cords, QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation XLR interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, GIK bass traps, ASC Isothermal tube traps, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 Link to comment
bubba Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hi Kenny. Not up and running yet. Still waiting on uptone audio 1 power supply. But trying to get accessories so I'm good next week. So you're running mini close to micro rendu? If so, are you using the apple thunderbolt adapter? Sent from my iPhone using Computer Audiophile Link to comment
kennyb123 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 So you're running mini close to micro rendu? If so, are you using the apple thunderbolt adapter? I was running Roon Server on a 2008 Mac Pro that was situated in another room across the house. Since it has two Ethernet ports, I just dragged it into the listening room to evaluate the direct connection. It hasn't left. At some point though I do intend to replace it with something else. The Apple Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter is definitely the way to go with Mac Minis that have Thunderbolt ports. Digital: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Mutec REF10 SE120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation and Infinity power cords, QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation XLR interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, GIK bass traps, ASC Isothermal tube traps, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 Link to comment
fritzg Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Interesting thoughts here. I am bringing ethernet to my streamer (a DIY BBB) with a MoCA adapter. I woner about the noice brought in by that. Link to comment
sedest Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 TL-SG105 - I have three of these... no issues or complaints... http://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-42_TL-SG105.html Sorry, but I am unable to help with ethernet isolation... Sent from my iPad using Computer Audiophile Link to comment
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