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Re: It's so Ethereal

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Fretless wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:55 am https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n95pGUQTvOk

Here is Hans Beekhuyzen's video review (in English)
Thanks. I note that there is no UK seller or plug options.
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Re: It's so Ethereal

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There's no UK distribution as yet. :o

The PSU comes with a clip-on Euro 2-pin adapter.

I'll look around the Dutch stockists, see if anyone delivers in the UK.

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Fretless wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:04 am There's no UK distribution as yet. :o

The PSU comes with a clip-on Euro 2-pin adapter.

I'll look around the Dutch stockists, see if anyone delivers in the UK.
I think there would be quite a bit of interest world wide.
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Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
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DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Farnells cat 8 ethernet cable

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The recent discussions prompted me to do something I wish I had a long time ago as I have poor mains. I dug out a lengthy unused extension cable from a cupboard, plugged it into the BMU and connected the router and NAS. The improvement was greater than I expected in the same areas as when the hifi was connected to the BMU over three years ago. There is a greater sense of space providing a more enjoyable music experience. Obviously a lot of electrical muck had been entering the ethernet connection. What I have described is with the A20. I expect the improvement will be magnified with the upgraded A80s.

I am contemplating what further benefits will arise with an audiophile ethernet cable or a device such as the Silent Angel. It is all about eliminating muck interfering with the digital signal.
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Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
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DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Farnells cat 8 ethernet cable

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NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

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Re: It's so Ethereal

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It’s gonna get expensive 😂
Analogue Source -
Denon DP47f- Ortofon mc20 supreme
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Latteman wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:30 pm It’s gonna get expensive 😂
Ain't it just! :dance: :dance: :dance:

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Re: It's so Ethereal

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CN211276 wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:05 pm The recent discussions prompted me to do something I wish I had a long time ago as I have poor mains. I dug out a lengthy unused extension cable from a cupboard, plugged it into the BMU and connected the router and NAS. The improvement was greater than I expected in the same areas as when the hifi was connected to the BMU over three years ago. There is a greater sense of space providing a more enjoyable music experience. Obviously a lot of electrical muck had been entering the ethernet connection. What I have described is with the A20. I expect the improvement will be magnified with the upgraded A80s.

I am contemplating what further benefits will arise with an audiophile ethernet cable or a device such as the Silent Angel. It is all about eliminating muck interfering with the digital signal.
Interesting point this, I once asked Richard about plugging my other electrical apps in my BMU (streamer/NAS) and he always seamed to say ‘don’t do it’ ??
You’ve got me thinking now I need to actually try it. Have a socket left spare on the BMU seams a waste :)

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https://www.iear.nl/product/silent-angel-bonn-n8/

Found a HiFi store with webshop that does ship all over the EU. They have the Silent Angel in stock.

iEar in Tilburg NL

Email them at: iear@iear.nl

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Re: It's so Ethereal

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Fretless wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:55 am

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Call that a switch?
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Now that's what I call a switch.
(pulls out a Cisco 48 port 3500 series) :shock:


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Examples of which are available for £9 from ebay (plus collection or postage costs). :dance:
Although I personally prefer 24 port fanless Cisco switches for home use. And maybe a newer model too... ;)

Edit, on a slightly more serious note, I'd be happy to bring my £20 ebayed Cisco 2960 switch (you can get them these days for £10) to a bake-off against an audiophile switch - if anyone's interested in such a thing?
It'd also be interesting, if the Cisco switch lost the bake-off to see if modifying it with a medical grade or other linear type power supply would make any sonic difference or not...

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Re: It's so Ethereal

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Fretless wrote: Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:26 pm https://www.iear.nl/product/silent-angel-bonn-n8/

Found a HiFi store with webshop that does ship all over the EU. They have the Silent Angel in stock.

iEar in Tilburg NL

Email them at: iear@iear.nl
Thanks for the info.
Main System
NVA BMU, P90SA/A80s (latest spec), Cube 1s, TIS, TISC(LS7)
Sonore OpticalRendu, Chord Mscaler & Qutest, Sbooster PSs
Network Acoustics Eno, ifi iPurifier3, AQ JB FMJ, Cisco 2940 & 2960
DH Labs ethernet, BNC & USB cables, Farnells cat 8 ethernet cable

Second System
NVA P20/ A20, Cubettes, LS3, SSP, SC
Sonore MicroRendu, Chord Mojo 2 MCRU PSs, AQ Carbon USB cable & JB FMJ

Headphones
Grado SR325e/Chord Mojo, Beyerdynamic Avetho/AQ DF Colbat

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