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Help optimizing my streaming setup

My streaming setup is pretty simple and sounds very good right now, but I'm wondering if I can do anything between the router and the streamer to make it better.  I'm not interested in a DAC upgrade at this time.  My virtual system is not up to date.  The system is:

Verizon FIOS router>6 meter DH Labs Reunion Cat 8 ethernet cable>Aurender N100SC>Oyaide DR-510 spdif>DAC

Since I'm able to hardwire the streamer to the router, would a switch provide any benefit?  I'm aware of the Eno that some of you guys seem to like and have been looking into them.  Would an LPS for the router do anything?  Is there anything else I can do? 

ketchup
ketchup OP
710 posts
 

Thanks, @lalitk.  I appreciate your and everyone else's advice! 

The power cord on the Aurender in an AQ NRG-Y3 and the one on the DAC is a factory-style one, albeit very beefy.  I have a few Oyaide Black Mambas that I can try on any of the components.

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lalitk
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@ketchup 

I would try the Oyaide Black Mambas on both components and access any improvements. If they Oyaide’s been dormant, allow break-in for atleast 24 hours. 

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rikkipuu
356 posts
 

Yes to a ethernet filter like the ENO or SOtM dcbl.

Yes to the EtherRegen using it as a "Moat".  The ER is better with a good LPS and a better clock.  The clock needs a good LPS also.

Managing AC noise with something like an Akiko Corelli and ground noise with something like a CAD GC1 will give you a blacker background.

riccitone
234 posts
 

As far as a (potential) single cable upgrade, wondering about this one. Grounded on the router (switch) side. Wondering how this would compare to a galvanic device? 
 

 

canibefrank
420 posts
 

fast wifi to my Cambridge Audio 851n ... nothing but streaming music pleasure 

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