13 Hours in and I am not regretting this upgrade one bit. 2M is the key I believe, more detailed, soundstage, depth, separation. This is a marked improvement over any of my SFP's from Finisar so far. More to come will continue the seasoning process. Next week will compare with the Melco DAC C1.
13 Hours in and I am not regretting this upgrade one bit. 2M is the key I believe, more detailed, soundstage, depth, separation. This is a marked improvement over any of my SFP's from Finisar so far. More to come will continue the seasoning process. Next week will compare with the Melco DAC C1.
I have not compared the Amphenol SFP+ 10GbE direct attach with the Melco C1 DAC, however, the Melco delivers in spades on all of those improvements. Very nice upgrade! My original post months ago was met with much skepticism, so I'm happy to hear from others who have been as pleasantly surprised as me.
I have not compared the Amphenol SFP+ 10GbE direct attach with the Melco C1 DAC, however, the Melco delivers in spades on all of those improvements. Very nice upgrade! My original post months ago was met with much skepticism, so I'm happy to hear from others who have been as pleasantly surprised as me.
Well CK started this particular thread talking about the $1K Melco DAC cable.
But a month or so ago I began discussion (elsewhere) of the $40 Amphenol SkewClear-based cable that you are now enjoying. That was my (tongue-in-cheek) point. Saved you $960. You’re welcome.
Well CK started this particular thread talking about the $1K Melco DAC cable.
But a month or so ago I began discussion (elsewhere) of the $40 Amphenol SkewClear-based cable that you are now enjoying. That was my (tongue-in-cheek) point. Saved you $960. You’re welcome.
No really was following the cue in this thread from Torben. Never did see your original post, so all the credit is going to my friend Mr Torben, not you. Thank you Torben.
Well CK started this particular thread talking about the $1K Melco DAC cable.
But a month or so ago I began discussion (elsewhere) of the $40 Amphenol SkewClear-based cable that you are now enjoying. That was my (tongue-in-cheek) point. Saved you $960. You’re welcome.
13 Hours in and I am not regretting this upgrade one bit. 2M is the key I believe, more detailed, soundstage, depth, separation. This is a marked improvement over any of my SFP's from Finisar so far. More to come will continue the seasoning process.
Why not give the C1 a try? Leaves out the step of converting copper to fiber & back to copper because cable itself is copper & silver. It sounds really really nice! Transients are faster & more defined. Bass tighter & more musical. Soundstage is wider, deeper & taller. More space between musicians creating exceptional layering. Very holographic presentation with a beautiful center image. Overall natural & relaxed without sacrificing resolution. In fact, a quieter noise floor allows for even more detail to be revealed. Low level listening is more dynamic. I purchased my Melco C1-D20 Direct Attach from Walter at Underwood HiFi for around $840 including fast shipping. I saw it offered at several other places for $100 more. I’m fairly certain he offers a generous return policy. Call Underwood to verify.
I, too, purchased my Melco C-1 DAC cable from Walter at Underwood. Very nice guy! I have been using the Taiko provided cable between my router & switch (both from Taiko) and one from QSA between switch & Extreme to great effect. I just replaced the QSA with the Melco. Sounds very nice out of the box but I am curious if Melco users have experienced the classic burn in time [for the cable or your brain!].
I, too, purchased my Melco C-1 DAC cable from Walter at Underwood. Very nice guy! I have been using the Taiko provided cable between my router & switch (both from Taiko) and one from QSA between switch & Extreme to great effect. I just replaced the QSA with the Melco. Sounds very nice out of the box but I am curious if Melco users have experienced the classic burn in time [for the cable or your brain!].
Absolutely enjoying my Amphenol SFP+ 10GbE direct attach passive copper cable (DAC), quad-shielded 30 AWG twin-axial SKEWCLEAR wire and they were only $40.00, 100 Hours in and there is no way they are coming out of my system!
Absolutely enjoying my Amphenol SFP+ 10GbE direct attach passive copper cable (DAC), quad-shielded 30 AWG twin-axial SKEWCLEAR wire and they were only $40.00, 100 Hours in and there is no way they are coming out of my system!
I just acquired an Amphenol as well. After giving the Melco a bit more run I'll be adding it to the mix. Was there much change in the qualities you initially heard compared to what you are hearing at the 100 hour mark?
I just acquired an Amphenol as well. After giving the Melco a bit more run I'll be adding it to the mix. Was there much change in the qualities you initially heard compared to what you are hearing at the 100 hour mark?
It’s been several months since I installed the Melco C1 DAC cable. I believe you’ll experience about 80% of the benefit within the first couple of hours. The remaining 20% by day 2 or 3. For me, this means a soundstage that is deeper, and for those who feel optical can sound thin, you will experience more body to the music.
It’s been several months since I installed the Melco C1 DAC cable. I believe you’ll experience about 80% of the benefit within the first couple of hours. The remaining 20% by day 2 or 3. For me, this means a soundstage that is deeper, and for those who feel optical can sound thin, you will experience more body to the music.
I just acquired an Amphenol as well. After giving the Melco a bit more run I'll be adding it to the mix. Was there much change in the qualities you initially heard compared to what you are hearing at the 100 hour mark?
13 Hours in and I am not regretting this upgrade one bit. 2M is the key I believe, more detailed, soundstage, depth, separation. This is a marked improvement over any of my SFP's from Finisar so far. More to come will continue the seasoning process. Next week will compare with the Melco DAC C1.
@Republicoftexas69...any chance you could kindly share the part numbers of the best of the "top shelf' optical SPF's you mentioned? it will be greatly apreciated by the community...Thanx! Mooncrikit
@Republicoftexas69...any chance you could kindly share the part numbers of the best of the "top shelf' optical SPF's you mentioned? it will be greatly apreciated by the community...Thanx! Mooncrikit
I replaced this Finisar FTLX1475D3BTL SFP with Corning glass & 2 Sonore Optical Modules. The Melco C1 Direct Attach is a significant upgrade in my opinion.
Amphenol 0.5m (1.6 ft) 10GbE SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables provide affordable 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with any SFP+ enabled port. Each SFP+ cable utilizes an integrated 20-position “board-as-connector” design with zinc die-cast backshells for superior EMI performance and minimal...
