Yet another groundbox, but this Setchi is quite special
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The only way to know if it works is test it blind folded. Record the test on video and post the results up. I doubt the manufacturers of this device would be able to hear any difference.
I have bought A2 and D2 from local dealer. First, I plug A2 to my preamp. I don’t hear any difference. I then put D2 to my DAC. This time, I hear difference. It makes the sound more relaxed and more smoothing. I am very happy with what D2 did to my DAC. I guess D2 did clean up the noise inside the DAC. Very worthwhile investment. I am thinking to try D2 on the router.
Please try the D2 on your preamp too.
In fact my personal preference is D2, no matter for digital or analog components.
Maybe your Waversa hub is extremely good at blocking noise, it would be interesting to see what the Setchi does connecting to the Waversa!
The D2 targets high frequency noise to a much greater degree (higher bandwidth) then the A2, it can absolutely do better on both digital AND analogue as mimicks your experience!
I could try it, but there’s totally separate circuits between ethernet and usb in the Waversa (2 batterys for each). So I’m not sure to get benefits from an D2 with usb connector ?
I can use an ethernet to usb female adapter though...would it worth the try ?
Actually if the hub section is battery powered and truly floating, I dont think it will have any effect on either. Very interesting, I think I may need to get one!
Hello everyone
I own a denafrips terminator and antipodes CX/EX combo. could anyone please let me know if they have tried the sketch boxes with either with positive results ?
I own a denafrips terminator and antipodes CX/EX combo. could anyone please let me know if they have tried the sketch boxes with either with positive results ?
Hello Darmstadtium,
Unaware on usage with the antipodes but they are being used with the denafrips.
Thanks Emile
Mind letting me know which input/Output they used to connect the denafrips ? also do you think it will have an effect on my SOTM switch as well ?
SPDIF RCA although the difference with XLR would be rather minimal. Chassis grounding is less pronounced in effect.
I just added the Synergistic Research Active Ground Block. Surprised how much better it is over the passive ground block they sell which I also liked.
Grounding is very important.
Since we are talking DACs, add a Synergistic Tranquility Base under your Lampi. Makes a big difference. I put one under my PS Audio DirectStream DAC and clarity improved a surprising amount.
Grounding is very important.
Since we are talking DACs, add a Synergistic Tranquility Base under your Lampi. Makes a big difference. I put one under my PS Audio DirectStream DAC and clarity improved a surprising amount.
I just found a new use for the Setchi small groundboxes.
My home old Asus router (placed in the study room) died 2 wks ago, after in use for 8 yrs.
So I bought a new WiFi6 AiMesh combo : Asus RT-AC86U twin pack and installed them last week.
https://www.techspot.com/products/routers/asus-rt-ac86u-wireless-ac-2900mbps-gigabit-router.170431/
I installed the mother router in my small study room and the daughter router in my sitting room near my audio system, so as to improve the wifi signal in the sitting room.
Wow the sound became very bad : dry and harsh, even though I plugged them NOT into my audio powerline system but just the other home appliance powerline.
I guess it must be their switching psu. I thought : I would buy LPS for them asap but for the time being, I had a spare Setchi D2 with usb plug so why not trying it on the Asus daughter router?
Bingo! Maybe 60-70% of the musicality/naturalness has returned.
I don't know what the underlying mechanism is, but I do know that I will try one additional Setchi D2 on my study room Asus mother router!
My home old Asus router (placed in the study room) died 2 wks ago, after in use for 8 yrs.
So I bought a new WiFi6 AiMesh combo : Asus RT-AC86U twin pack and installed them last week.
https://www.techspot.com/products/routers/asus-rt-ac86u-wireless-ac-2900mbps-gigabit-router.170431/
I installed the mother router in my small study room and the daughter router in my sitting room near my audio system, so as to improve the wifi signal in the sitting room.
Wow the sound became very bad : dry and harsh, even though I plugged them NOT into my audio powerline system but just the other home appliance powerline.
I guess it must be their switching psu. I thought : I would buy LPS for them asap but for the time being, I had a spare Setchi D2 with usb plug so why not trying it on the Asus daughter router?
Bingo! Maybe 60-70% of the musicality/naturalness has returned.
I don't know what the underlying mechanism is, but I do know that I will try one additional Setchi D2 on my study room Asus mother router!
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Asus routers are reliable/durable and reasonably priced.
Mine had been used for 8 years before breakdown.
I do have mine spaced well away from my listening room. Fwiw it sounds much better, or less worse
, then the netgear gaming routers.Agree, I listened to a few switches and routers of Netgear and they were not my cup of tea.I do have mine spaced well away from my listening room. Fwiw it sounds much better, or less worse
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