Mike, you should make more vids. Excellent content, beautifully presented with valuable advice and a good pair of ears! I enjoy it very much. Vielen danke!
Will there be any issue with removing the POE power supply and leaving the cable attached to the inlet (the cable you are holding at minute mark 13:58)?
Just got the Meraki! Amazing difference! The main difference I can hear is the relaxed sound. Where sometimes some music sounded harsh, that has gone! But still greater clarity. Auralic G1 streamer, Kinki Studio EX-M1+ and Denfrips Ares II. Have not taken out the PoE yet. Notice greater clarity and texture in the bass too. Its more controlled.
@@headquarteraudio5388 hi Mike, I’m getting emails regarding licensing for the meraki. Do you have any advice on how to use it just as a standard switch, non managed?
@@Bones135 Hi, i did not do it, but pressing the reset button on the front for 15sec is a good solution to bring him back to unmanaged mode. But no guarantee Cheers Mike
Hi Mike ,my system is simple, modem---router---just added Meraki 220---Then out of Meraki month old ifi Pro iDSD Signature steamer ( I love)and laptop. All connected at this time with Audioquest Pearl ethernet cable (??? change later to Cinnamon ???) WOW what that Meraki did.I have the cleanest power supplies (I have the source) in my whole sound system, I believe in that. ??? I'm Leary of removing that ethernet power in Meraki or if I do replace with clean source. You have a lot more components in your system to maybe get that power to the system else were. Remove or leave, or remove but add new power source to it??? Wasn't that power to the ethernet put there for a reason Keep up the good videos. Thanks Bob
Hi, poe is not needed in my rig, and i think now one unses this at home, so get rid of it. New LPS ( Meraki of audiophool ) is important, OCXO more, please ask audiophool.nl for this...cheers Mike
I tried this meraki with 12v linear power supply (studer900 clone) and I can confirm that sounded significantly better than with the internal switch mode 12v power supply.
Thank you Mike for the tweaks. I can't find this switch anywhere in Amazon. Would you recommend another switch from the current range that we can tune too?
Hi, sorry, but no. There is a older one, Cisco 2960 you find it at audiophool.nl He can change the clock there too. These old switches ( Meraki and 2960 without fan) you can get only at used market, but if you tweak them, this ist for the price the best you can do. Cheers Mike
Hi Mike, great videos, I have purchased a meraki 220. I have removed the Internet PSU as you have described, I was considering 12v LPS. I am wondering what sort of ampage PSU would be required to run the switch ?
Hi, you can use there any cap, small one like 0,1 uF with a good bigger one 4-10 uF ( maybia russian NOS ) It is soldered between + and-. Please watch other videos, this is the first step, if you have a Meraki please send it to audiophool.nl He will bring the music with OCXO to the Meraki and your Streaming rig ( also much better TV ) cheers Mike
Hi Mike, Have you tried cascading the meraki ms220 like what you did with your other cisco switch? Will there be a benefit in cascading these meraki? Cheers
Hi Rob, Meraki 220 8P used about 80,- € top quality parts inside, good power supply+ not a extern one!!, after removing the POE SPS space for tuning parts...very!! good quality of the case, high end optics behind the rig.....more??? the sound with tuning is amazing... i thinks it is enough :) Chers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 There is a Meraki MS220 8 available that doesn't include the PoE , but still has the internal power supply. It is in the same case as the 8P, so that would save a bit of work, unless you think there are other reasons for buying the the 8P version. I love your enthusiasm.
@@headquarteraudio5388 it worked, i added a linear power supply to a Netgear switch and it was even better. A little change in the picture of my Amazon fire tv connected to it. It was even bigger when i changed the jack dc 2.1mm cable of the LPSU for a home made one with better plugs, switchcraft, and better cable. Then the image quality completely changed. The color tones are way better ! More natural skin tones. Better scale of black levels. It's amazing ! And the sound got even better.
HI Mike... I am very interested in this Mod. I recently picked up a Cisco Meraki MS220 - 8P for a very good price on ebay. Just wonder where to get the Kendeil K05 2200uF 100v. I live in Canada by the way and love your show a lot and watching everytime once there is a new video. Thanks again.
Hi, Kendeil is hard to get, use muliple Panasonic FC 470uF or 1000uF 105 and a very good foil cap plus silver glimmer....for more incl. OCXO Clock upgrade and his new LPS Ultra watch www.audiophool.nl ...this is a must for reals music in streaming... cheers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 Thank you so much for your reply. I was interested in the shunt that you used as well. I can see that you hat mentioned Richard Jahre Silver Mica . Would you be able to share more details on that item?/ Much appreciated. Derek
Hi Mike. Just wonder if you would recommend Mundorf MCap Supreme Silver Gold Oil Capacitor? if so, what will the model I should get which has the same output as your Kendeil K05 2200uF 100v. Much appreciated.
@@derekdknty811 Mundord SGOils is a good cap, but better as signal coupling cap. The Panasonic FC are very good electrolytic caps...470uF 35v 6x or Nippon Chemicon LXY...with Mica SSG01 and a foilcap...easy to find Wima MKP 10... but, dont spend to much money for the caps, much more effective is the OCXO upgrade...cheers Mike
Moin noch mal . Nach dem unglaublichen Fortschritt gehts nächsten Monat weiter . Ich hab ja noch Sky für Disney +.Der bekommt auch sein eigenes Netzteil . Ich gehe da ja einen anderen weg . Ziel ist wie immer das Stören unter den Geräten zu minimiren. Da brauch ich leider Filter zu . Hab um die 30 W Lan Netze in meiner Wohnung. Nachteil Altstadt ...werde wie immer alles gründlich prüfen . Höre meine Anlage minimum 3 Stunden am Tag ...Sonntag meist über 12 . Da erlebe ich CD UHD Serien...Filme Konzerte😎 dann an alle Tunt es und Gesund bleiben....🖖
@@headquarteraudio5388 schön ist nich Filtern sondern Auslöschen wie beim Noise Canceling....brauch ich leider . Und das beste ist Endlich hat meine Anlage trotz Router im klang zugelegt. 😎 ja Netflix HDR ma Discovery schaun ...da hat auch der Ton kino Nivae...
Mike, you should make more vids. Excellent content, beautifully presented with valuable advice and a good pair of ears! I enjoy it very much. Vielen danke!
Have fun an cheers Mike
I just added those caps to my cisco 2960. It worked! Thank you 😁
Hi, next step, try OCXO by audiophool.nl...unbelievable...cheers Mike
Can I ask the value of the shunt I need to order? Thanks
@@matthoyle2344 yeah, go ahead.
Will there be any issue with removing the POE power supply and leaving the cable attached to the inlet (the cable you are holding at minute mark 13:58)?
Just got the Meraki! Amazing difference! The main difference I can hear is the relaxed sound. Where sometimes some music sounded harsh, that has gone! But still greater clarity. Auralic G1 streamer, Kinki Studio EX-M1+ and Denfrips Ares II. Have not taken out the PoE yet. Notice greater clarity and texture in the bass too. Its more controlled.
Hi, nice!! Thanks for comment. Send it to Hans at Audiophool.nl you will be really surprised, cheers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 hi Mike, I’m getting emails regarding licensing for the meraki. Do you have any advice on how to use it just as a standard switch, non managed?
@@Bones135 Hi, i did not do it, but pressing the reset button on the front for 15sec is a good solution to bring him back to unmanaged mode. But no guarantee Cheers Mike
Where are your ESD measures, working with network gear?
❤ Thank you 🙏
2 years ago, so much more news now.. please write an email...cheers Mike
Hi Mike ,my system is simple, modem---router---just added Meraki 220---Then out of Meraki month old ifi Pro iDSD Signature steamer ( I love)and laptop. All connected at this time with Audioquest Pearl ethernet cable (??? change later to Cinnamon ???) WOW what that Meraki did.I have the cleanest power supplies (I have the source) in my whole sound system, I believe in that. ??? I'm Leary of removing that ethernet power in Meraki or if I do replace with clean source. You have a lot more components in your system to maybe get that power to the system else were. Remove or leave, or remove but add new power source to it??? Wasn't that power to the ethernet put there for a reason Keep up the good videos. Thanks Bob
Hi, poe is not needed in my rig, and i think now one unses this at home, so get rid of it. New LPS ( Meraki of audiophool ) is important, OCXO more, please ask audiophool.nl for this...cheers Mike
You spent a ton on a cable. Dump the computer, use just the WiiM Pro, not a plus for streaming to a decent DAC. You will be surprised.
Mike, which one did you preferred between Tweaked Meeraki MS220 and LHY SW 10 Switch ?
i have 2 x SW 10 ? but tweaked :) Cheers Mike
I tried this meraki with 12v linear power supply (studer900 clone) and I can confirm that sounded significantly better than with the internal switch mode 12v power supply.
Hi, maybe my next step...but this is very good too. Maybe best ist extern LPS and my tweak intern :) Cheers Mike
Hi - what power supply did you use? Where can I buy it? Thanks
Hello what capacitor and shunt did you use.And how are they connected.Is the shunt connected parallel to the capacitor?
Hi, shunt in parallel to main cap, you can see the cap in the video. Shunt you can use all what you want and what you will pay for :) Cheers Mike
Great mod! Thank you for sharing. May I know what capacitance number of shunt capacitors are? Many thanks!
Thank you Mike for the tweaks. I can't find this switch anywhere in Amazon. Would you recommend another switch from the current range that we can tune too?
Hi, sorry, but no. There is a older one, Cisco 2960 you find it at audiophool.nl He can change the clock there too. These old switches ( Meraki and 2960 without fan) you can get only at used market, but if you tweak them, this ist for the price the best you can do. Cheers Mike
Hi Mike, great videos, I have purchased a meraki 220. I have removed the Internet PSU as you have described, I was considering 12v LPS. I am wondering what sort of ampage PSU would be required to run the switch ?
3 A, like the Farad S3 or Audiophools Silver LPS specially made for Meraki 220, or buy LHY SW 10...cheers Mike
Isn’t a cloud license needed for Cisco Meraki switch?
Hi, no, factory reset, then it works as standard switch...cheers Mike
Hello,can I have the partnumbers of the shunt you made?
Hi, no part number anywere, because NOS..one is Richard Jahre Mica and other one is ERO KP 1832 ebay or ebay kleinanzeigen :) Cheers Mike
Hab's gleich weiter geleitet an meine Tuner ....bei mir ist morgen Netzteil Tausch Fritz 🔝🔝🔝🔝
Hi, und? Ergebnisse :) Cheers MIke
Hello Mike, since I don’t have the experience, how much improvement does it make to remove poe? How much improvement does the power tweaks make?
Depends on your rig, best is to order Audiophools Version, or contact me per email for more advice...cheers Mike
What's the blue cap and bypass cap you used? You just wired it in series? I can't find any sites on how to do this.
Hi, you can use there any cap, small one like 0,1 uF with a good bigger one 4-10 uF ( maybia russian NOS ) It is soldered between + and-. Please watch other videos, this is the first step, if you have a Meraki please send it to audiophool.nl He will bring the music with OCXO to the Meraki and your Streaming rig ( also much better TV ) cheers Mike
Hi Mike,
Have you tried cascading the meraki ms220 like what you did with your other cisco switch? Will there be a benefit in cascading these meraki?
Cheers
Hi, please watch me newest video cheers Mike
Why are you paying the expensive price for a Cisco POE switch only to remove the POE?
Hi Rob, Meraki 220 8P used about 80,- € top quality parts inside, good power supply+ not a extern one!!, after removing the POE SPS space for tuning parts...very!! good quality of the case, high end optics behind the rig.....more??? the sound with tuning is amazing... i thinks it is enough :) Chers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 There is a Meraki MS220 8 available that doesn't include the PoE , but still has the internal power supply. It is in the same case as the 8P, so that would save a bit of work, unless you think there are other reasons for buying the the 8P version. I love your enthusiasm.
@@haraldhommel2369 Hi, many thanks for that information for us! :) I hope to keep my enthusiasm :) Thanks for watching! Cheers Mike
I have to put my hands on one of those old switch. 👍🏾
Hi, and cascade them :) Cheers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 it worked, i added a linear power supply to a Netgear switch and it was even better. A little change in the picture of my Amazon fire tv connected to it. It was even bigger when i changed the jack dc 2.1mm cable of the LPSU for a home made one with better plugs, switchcraft, and better cable. Then the image quality completely changed. The color tones are way better ! More natural skin tones. Better scale of black levels. It's amazing ! And the sound got even better.
@@yannick930 Yeah, and now Cisco Meraki with OCXO Clock... www.audiophool.nl.....its mindblowing cheers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 It's my next step^. I have to ear it :)
HI Mike... I am very interested in this Mod. I recently picked up a Cisco Meraki MS220 - 8P for a very good price on ebay. Just wonder where to get the Kendeil K05 2200uF 100v. I live in Canada by the way and love your show a lot and watching everytime once there is a new video. Thanks again.
Hi, Kendeil is hard to get, use muliple Panasonic FC 470uF or 1000uF 105 and a very good foil cap plus silver glimmer....for more incl. OCXO Clock upgrade and his new LPS Ultra watch www.audiophool.nl ...this is a must for reals music in streaming... cheers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 Thank you so much for your reply. I was interested in the shunt that you used as well. I can see that you hat mentioned Richard Jahre Silver Mica . Would you be able to share more details on that item?/ Much appreciated. Derek
Hi Mike. Just wonder if you would recommend Mundorf MCap Supreme Silver Gold Oil Capacitor? if so, what will the model I should get which has the same output as your Kendeil K05 2200uF 100v. Much appreciated.
@@derekdknty811 Hi, its also hard to find, its NOS. Maybe at German ebay.kleinanzeigen...Or Russian Mica SSG01 at ebay... cheers Mike
@@derekdknty811 Mundord SGOils is a good cap, but better as signal coupling cap. The Panasonic FC are very good electrolytic caps...470uF 35v 6x or Nippon Chemicon LXY...with Mica SSG01 and a foilcap...easy to find Wima MKP 10... but, dont spend to much money for the caps, much more effective is the OCXO upgrade...cheers Mike
at the moment the price for one of those, ebay, is between 300 and 450 euros... wtf
Hi, sorry, this was me... i think.... :) cheers Mike
Moin noch mal . Nach dem unglaublichen Fortschritt gehts nächsten Monat weiter . Ich hab ja noch Sky für Disney +.Der bekommt auch sein eigenes Netzteil . Ich gehe da ja einen anderen weg . Ziel ist wie immer das Stören unter den Geräten zu minimiren. Da brauch ich leider Filter zu . Hab um die 30 W Lan Netze in meiner Wohnung. Nachteil Altstadt ...werde wie immer alles gründlich prüfen . Höre meine Anlage minimum 3 Stunden am Tag ...Sonntag meist über 12 . Da erlebe ich CD UHD Serien...Filme Konzerte😎 dann an alle Tunt es und Gesund bleiben....🖖
Hi, also filtern ist für mich ein No go.. :) Cheers Mike
@@headquarteraudio5388 schön ist nich Filtern sondern Auslöschen wie beim Noise Canceling....brauch ich leider . Und das beste ist Endlich hat meine Anlage trotz Router im klang zugelegt. 😎 ja Netflix HDR ma Discovery schaun ...da hat auch der Ton kino Nivae...