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    Living at the Extreme: I bought a Taiko Extreme and then this happened...

    Skanda- Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on The Extreme and Rockna. I agree with your thoughts on the value of quality power cords and usb cables. I have found that good quality cables reveal the best that components have to offer- and the better the component, the more “truth”...
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    Sablon power cords

    Emerald Physics Conductor One
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    Sablon power cords

    I just finished an audition of the Sablon Prince power cord. I demo'd the cord on both a class A/B and class D amp and had similar results. Deeper, fuller and more prominent bass, as well as a more holographic sound stage and greatly improved midrange. There was a weight to the bass that I...
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    t Hi Matt- I bought the Edge X SFP and don't use the fiber connection port. I wanted to have the flexibility to add fiber later. Chris
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    Hi Nuway- I'm not sure how to read the diagram you sent. I used the Edge installation wizard to configure the Edge X as a layer 2 switch by providing a fixed IP address and selecting the DHCP option. Chris
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    Yes, I'm using the Edge Router X as a switch (there is an option in the basic setup menu to configure it as a switch). I did not try the LPS on my Verizon router before installing the Edge router- that's next on the list.
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    I haven’t been able to compare the Edge X to any other router except the Verizon Fios router. I believe the most important thing is to have a router dedicated to your audio system with no other devices connected to it.
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    The specs say the Edge X SFP I have can take a power supply from 9 - 26V, 2.5 amps
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    Network Improvements and their Impact on Sound Quality

    Thanks for all the great posts about the impact enhancing your network can make on a system. I recently bought an EdgeRouter X and wanted to share my experience with you. I have a Verizon Fios router (3100) and wanted to see the impact a dedicated router would have on the sound of my system. My...
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    Sablon Ethernet - 2020 model

    Timing is everything. I recently ordered an Uptone EtherRegen (delivery next week), and corresponded with Mark to learn more about his ethernet cable. Mark informed me that he recently updated his cable to the 2020 model and had one in stock if I was interested. I took him up on his offer. I...

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