This $30 Part Will Improve Your Audio System!
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2023
- We tested over 15 different version starting at $27 to find ways to improve our hifi audio system. The winning part costs only $30 on Amazon and made a noticeable improvement to our audiophile stereo system!
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Whether you have a $2,500 audio system or a $250,000 audiophile stereo system this really works!
Winning Entry Level Setup:
-- BJC cables: amzn.to/3vegJo8
-- Power conditioner for the main system: amzn.to/3Y86i1R
-- Power conditioner that used to be for the main system, but is now used for all my Ethernet Switches and Subwoofer: amzn.to/3HB5Hzt
-- I use TWO of these switches: amzn.to/3RehXtP
-- I also have the two small D-Links plugged into this unit - it helps tame the brightness that will happen using just two of the smaller D-Links without this one: amzn.to/3Dnrbyo
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* * Links of My Gear: (PLEASE support this channel by using these links) * *
Cables:
-- Siltech Classic Legend Network Cable: www.monarch-systems.com/contact/
-- WireWorld Ethernet Cable (per WW make sure to get the 2M version for best performance): amzn.to/3HE5SuZ
Ethernet Audio Gear:
-- Waversa Ethernet cable and filters:www.kevalinaudio.com/copy-of-...
-- Paul Pang QUAD switch: Email me to purchase one. Price is $2100
-- I use TWO of these switches: amzn.to/3RehXtP
-- I also have the two small D-Links plugged into this unit - it helps tame the brightness that will happen using just two of the smaller D-Links without this one: amzn.to/3Dnrbyo
-- Here are the cables I use between the switches: amzn.to/3DjWERW
Audio Gear:
-- Klipsch La Scala Speakers: amzn.to/3kTrIl2
-- SVS Subwoofer: amzn.to/3kHfwDU
-- Power conditioner for the main system: amzn.to/3Y86i1R
-- Power conditioner that used to be for the main system, but is now used for all my Ethernet Switches and Subwoofer: amzn.to/3HB5Hzt
- RevOPods isolation feet - Link to the dealer I got them from - Tell Ron I sent you: www.liquidhifi.com/contact/
- IsoAcoustics Isolation feet: amzn.to/3Sg49Qi
Camera and Videography/Studio Gear:
- Sony FX3 Cine Camera: amzn.to/3kVZ9Ec
- Anton/Bauer Titon Extended Battery Kit: amzn.to/3SUwWtS
- Voighlander Macro Lens: amzn.to/3L1vR1q
- Sony 24mm wide angle lens: amzn.to/3YG2QMa
- Sony 85mm lens: amzn.to/3XknnVB
- Manfrotto Tripod: amzn.to/3YzMwg8
- Neve Shelford Channel Strip: amzn.to/403ehiC
-- iMac Computer used: amzn.to/3jb8qax
-- Empirical Labs Distressor: amzn.to/408T475
-- RME Fireface Audio Interface: amzn.to/3HhWdZs
-- Warm Audio WA-251: amzn.to/3RdzAdc
-- Warm Audio WA-47: amzn.to/3wDuiP2
-- Sennheiser Professional MKE 400 Directional On-Camera Shotgun Microphone for iPhone: amzn.to/3WN3kPw
-- RME D/A: amzn.to/3Y8cMhc
-- Sennheiser Professional MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3HdECSB
-Aputure Studio Lighting: amzn.to/3HfZngr
- Lighting stands (3 of them: amzn.to/3I8HQZb
Misc:
-- Apple TV I use: amzn.to/3XOWFpe
-- Laser tape measure I use: amzn.to/3Dmdgse
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Rather than measurements you choose to use your ears. Yes, I like your style and of course the way you present your findings. Always admire people who's willing to talk straight off the cuff. Idk I suppose one picks up on their enthusiasm. Well done
Thank you very much. I really do appreciate it and it means a lot as I put a lot of time and effort into each vid. Each vid has 30++ hours total time into it.
This is great…..I wanted to test two streamers side by side and discovered this phenomenon. I now have a Netgear 5 gang switch on everything Ethernet…..main system streamer, secondary system and home theater. Makes a notable difference. Agree let your ears do the sound management. 😊
Thank for watching!
So I just did this modification with my mid to higher-end headphone rig. I had been running a single Dlink 108 for many years. I have seen another similar stacking Dlink thread in a forum but with an Ifi LAN iSilencer between the two switches which is what I did since I already own the Ifi. This was a noticeable improvement to the single switch and the Ifi plugged direct to my streamer. Many will ask what is the proof. I listen while I work as background music and been so for years. While focused on work I am not getting the fatigue I use to get at same listening levels. Yes, not scientific at all. But while focused on work I am not trying to hear improvements. Maybe not enough to convince others but I am adding two Dlinks to my main 2 channel system and relocate the Ifi Lan to between the switches. Cheap hack and worth every penny IMO.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It really is as simple as you say - try for yourself. If it works - great. If it doesn't, then no harm.
Excellent video! Have you tried incorporating an FMC in to your chain? Wonder what your thoughts would be on it. Thanks!
Hello! Thanks for watching. The Telegartner OPT BRIDGE I have in my Telegartner video is an optical converter that is much better than the FMC's I have tried. I am also going to be doing another round of FMC testing in the near future so be sure to subscribe.
It was 4 minutes into the video before I could figure out what type of switch you were talking about. “Switch” is a generic term. That being said, I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
AlphaAudio also measured quite a few audio switches and came to a similar conclusion... expensive doesnt mean better!
Alpha Audio is FANTASTIC. In fact, here is my interview with them: ua-cam.com/video/dqrvN0pU3z4/v-deo.html
@@MichaelsHiFiAdventures oh sweet, watching right now :) thanks for the link
I went from a basic TP-link switch to the D-Link DGS-108 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, and to my pleasant surprise it made a difference going into my HiFi Rose streamer. More clarity, wider sound stage, nice audio hack.
Absolutely! Amazing how much $30 can improve a system. Thanks for sharing.
Never thought at same price point, D Link, versus TP link or Cisco would have any audible difference
Yup. And they do for sure. The TP-Link is REALLY poor sounding.
@@bobzador4038 Neither did I. I was pretty shocked.
subbed :) good luck on your youtube jorney, glad i found your channel
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for your info, time and effort. On the DGS-1016D how do you have the dip switches set? Just using one of the smaller switches I hear a difference. I am going to insert the DGS-1016D next and then another smaller switch to see the differences as I add them in.
Hi - I didn't touch any of the switches on the 1016D
Thanks
Awesome to see that you use Wire World cables! Larry is good shit! Great Equipment!
Thanks for watching! They make good cables for sure.
Hi Brian I have watched your videos. What do you advocate in my situation? I have Verizon Fios coming to the residence on their cable which connects to my Wi-Fi router. Standard Ethernet cables connect from the router to Apple TV and to my AVR. I stream via Music Life app or chrome cast. Perhaps my situation is too simple to benefit?
For $30 is worth a try and see if you notice a difference.
Maybe I missed this, but did you try two of the more expensive d-link boxes together? I could see how you’d go down the rabbit hole on this one…very interesting.
Hi Matt - I did. I didn't cover every combination in the video as it would have been over 1 hour long. :). It sounded a bit muted and lifeless with just the two expensive boxes. The $30 Dlinks added lifelikeness that could become too much once adding more than two of them and the $99 Dlink helped balance that out while continuing to increase the open and airy sounds of the switches working together. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Your intro video is waaayyy too long.
Love this guy’s exacting process, but trying to determine the actual winning combo felt like a cryptography exam for the CIA. 😮💨
@@n.lyndley.9889 Sorry. I agree it could have been better presented. Happy to answer any questions you have.
Michael, I cannot find the John Swinson that you spoke of. I'm very interested in his experience in network engineering. Can you please lead me to his work? Thank you, Kevin
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/6121/files/UpTone-J.Swenson_EtherREGEN_white_paper.pdf?v=1583429386
Sorry if I double posted, A) Why not use WiFi. Then there is no interference from the router? I guess it is less stable, but you can have it 15 inches away. B) Or why not download the media and run it though your local NAS? But 👍 for the switches, I ordered a 30 EUR switch and will try and add it in between my streamer and my 4G router 😁😁😅😅, but I guess my DAC needs a linear PSU first 😁
Hi - no worries. I responded to you other post and answered your question. :)
* * Links of My Gear: (PLEASE support this channel by using these links) * *
Cables:
-- Siltech Classic Legend Network Cable: www.monarch-systems.com/contact/
-- WireWorld Ethernet Cable (per WW make sure to get the 2M version for best performance): amzn.to/3HE5SuZ
Ethernet Audio Gear:
-- Waversa Ethernet cable and filters:www.kevalinaudio.com/copy-of-waversa-systems-inc
-- Paul Pang QUAD switch: Email me to purchase one. Price is $2100
-- I use TWO of these switches: amzn.to/3RehXtP
-- I also have the two small D-Links plugged into this unit - it helps tame the brightness that will happen using just two of the smaller D-Links without this one: amzn.to/3Dnrbyo
-- Here are the cables I use between the switches: amzn.to/3DjWERW
Audio Gear:
-- Klipsch La Scala Speakers: amzn.to/3kTrIl2
-- SVS Subwoofer: amzn.to/3kHfwDU
-- Power conditioner for the main system: amzn.to/3Y86i1R
-- Power conditioner that used to be for the main system, but is now used for all my Ethernet Switches and Subwoofer: amzn.to/3HB5Hzt
- RevOPods isolation feet - Link to the dealer I got them from - Tell Ron I sent you: www.liquidhifi.com/contact/
- IsoAcoustics Isolation feet: amzn.to/3Sg49Qi
Camera and Videography/Studio Gear:
- Sony FX3 Cine Camera: amzn.to/3kVZ9Ec
- Anton/Bauer Titon Extended Battery Kit: amzn.to/3SUwWtS
- Voighlander Macro Lens: amzn.to/3L1vR1q
- Sony 24mm wide angle lens: amzn.to/3YG2QMa
- Sony 85mm lens: amzn.to/3XknnVB
- Manfrotto Tripod: amzn.to/3YzMwg8
- Neve Shelford Channel Strip: amzn.to/403ehiC
-- iMac Computer used: amzn.to/3jb8qax
-- Empirical Labs Distressor: amzn.to/408T475
-- RME Fireface Audio Interface: amzn.to/3HhWdZs
-- Warm Audio WA-251: amzn.to/3RdzAdc
-- Warm Audio WA-47: amzn.to/3wDuiP2
-- Sennheiser Professional MKE 400 Directional On-Camera Shotgun Microphone for iPhone: amzn.to/3WN3kPw
-- RME D/A: amzn.to/3Y8cMhc
-- Sennheiser Professional MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3HdECSB
-Aputure Studio Lighting: amzn.to/3HfZngr
- Lighting stands (3 of them: amzn.to/3I8HQZb
Misc:
-- Apple TV I use: amzn.to/3XOWFpe
-- Laser tape measure I use: amzn.to/3Dmdgse