True.. Tbh I'm not using the rpi which uses coax at moment. So will see how things develop. I might end up selling the digione system
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True.. Tbh I'm not using the rpi which uses coax at moment. So will see how things develop. I might end up selling the digione system
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"runs off some HDD's". Presumably these contain your music files?
These could be hanging off the back of an inexpensive PC (mine cost less than £50) running Minim Server (free).
Your Pioneer N30 would see this Media server via wi-fi & stream all files wirelessly. Control it all with a cheap Amazon Fire tablet (often available for £30) running Linn Kazoo (free). 100% galvanic isolation because there are no wires connecting the media server and the media renderer (Pioneer N30).
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If you can stretch to £660 I would strongly recommend Etheregen network switch. I introduced one into my system fed from a powerline adapter ethernet and its made an enormous difference to soundstage, tone , musicality and resolution of my system.
If you cant stretch that far a second hand cisco 2960 switch is relatively cheap if you can get an LPS onto it assuming you already have one you can notice a difference over normal switches. This is where I was before the etheregen switch. I would save up for the etherregen if you dont currently have LPS for a normal network switch you can try one for 30 days for the price of return postage.
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I got a similar benefit from a £20 Netgear switch and is better when powered by a battery. I suggest you try that first to see if it makes any difference to your sound.
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Streaming via Coax
Some of the netgear switches are pretty decent but the ciscos are better and the etherregen wayyy better.Originally Posted by Alp
There is a ground shunt modification you can make to typical walwart smps that make a significant improvement improvements too if you just have a standard switch too. Good thread on audiophile style with much discussion on this modification.
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