Waversa WSmartHub

Hydrology

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As the Waversa range is a little bit difficult to dissect, I wonder if anyone can tell me, is the WSmartHub effectively to be used as a network switch? Considering the English Electric 8Switch but if this Waversa product is a competitor I think I would rather go that way.
 

ketcham

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There is a new version SmartHub 3.0 being released. This is a network switch.

Upgrades:

1. User interface now with high-speed screen processing - no delay.
2. CPU upgraded from ARM926 to ARM CORTEX A7 - now optimized for online updates as technology evolves
3. USB output to digitally stream to a USB dac if needed - ROON Ready, WNDR, DLNA, Airplay
--can either be a battery hub from USB B to USB A ports providing cleaner power
--ROON Ready - an Ethernet network Renderer using USB A port.

4. Double the lithium ion battery supply (Four Banks) and more standard AA type battery. Easy to replace, but needed only every few years. Fewer recharge cycles providing longer battery preservation.

5. Linear Power Supply back up if the batteries are depleted.
6. Battery switching changed from relay to MOSFET to block noise
7. Clock is OCXO.
8. Power supply filters.

Likely more updates that have not been made public are to follow along with price and availability.
 

ketcham

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The Waversa SmartHub 3.0 described here is $2125 USD plus VAT where applicable and will start shipping March 1st. While Kevalin Audio is only able to ship to N. American addresses, I am happy to answer any questions and of course, give the appropriate geographic distributor/dealer contact information for those interested. I believe the SmartHub 3.0 will outperform, be more versatile, and better value than most audiophile switches in this price range, especially with the built-in LPS.
 

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So I finally grabbed the WSmartHUB3.0 - One of the cool things about this is it has a Roon Bridge mode, so, plug any DAC without streamer into it via USB and Roon will recognize the DAC! In addition to DLNA. And its bloody heavy!

For me, the improvements are substantial. I know the OCXO will take another day or two to probably reach its operating temp so there may some more gains to come. The system had plenty of low-end slam prior to this install, but now the punch is there without the "flabbiness". Bottom end is tight and well-defined. Imaging is pin-point with a "sense" of better front-to-back separation, but further listening will be required. And, wait for the cliche, a blacker background....

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So I finally grabbed the WSmartHUB3.0 - One of the cool things about this is it has a Roon Bridge mode, so, plug any DAC without streamer into it via USB and Roon will recognize the DAC! In addition to DLNA. And its bloody heavy!

For me, the improvements are substantial. I know the OCXO will take another day or two to probably reach its operating temp so there may some more gains to come. The system had plenty of low-end slam prior to this install, but now the punch is there without the "flabbiness". Bottom end is tight and well-defined. Imaging is pin-point with a "sense" of better front-to-back separation, but further listening will be required. And, wait for the cliche, a blacker background....

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Pretty cool little unit...Where did you purchase it? I am in the market for a switch looking at all the options with OXCO clocks.
 
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