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My take is that when you refer to an Ethernet splitter, you mean an Ethernet switch? If so, per your cabling scheme, depending on your budget I'd run Venom or Delta Ethernet cables from the switch to the Apple TV, Delta to the Roon Nucleus, and Delta or Alpha to the MX170. If you can afford Sigma at the destination end (the MX170). I'd go with that. If you have the budget for an UpTone Audio EtherREGEN Ethernet switch, I'd definitely recommend that. Hope that helps.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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As for MX170 the only reason I have a ethernet cable hooked up to it is for the networking IP address so I can use my IPad as a remote control. But I understand it is important to have a good ethernet cable noise issues, that can plague the rest of my components. I also thought I could put one in between the modem and router downstairs, not sure if that is necessary or not. Thanks again, for you help as it has really has made my system come to life, especially with addition of the power cables and the Everest. |
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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Hifihippie,
Best bang for the buck/order: 1. Change ”ethernet splitter” to an Uptone Etherregen. 2. Connect Roon Nucleus on the A side with an Alpha Ethernet. 3. Connect your streaming endpoint (MX170??) on your Uptone ER’s B-side with Alpha, Sigma or Omega ethernet. 4. Get an optical-> rj45 converter down by your cable modem and pull up a 50 feet OM fiber cable and connect it to an optical SFP in your Uptone Etherregen. 5. Sigma CGC ground cable to your Everest from the Uptone ER. 6. Connect an external 10MHz clock to the Uptone Etherregen You don’t have to do all at once. But every one of these changes will upgrade your system sound. |
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 01-31-2021 at 02:47 PM. |
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So in the order of your numbers: 1. I went to Uptone Audio to order the EtherRegen and the next available looks like it will be in March. 2. Connect Roon Nucleus+ to C53 preamp endpoint via Sigma USB(which I plan upgrading to Omega USB.(ethernet B side?) 3. Connect MX170 via ethernet(Alpha or Sigma) through which input on the EtherRegen input? 4.Optical-RJ45 converter from modem and run a 50 foot fiber cable to Uptone EtherRegen. 5.Shunyata Research Sigma CGC ground to Everest. 6. External 10 MHz clock, I did some research and it seems that Mutec REF-10 is used a lot. Do you have a recommendation? Once again I really appreciate all the support from the forum members, it truly has transformed my system to another level of performance. |
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Ahh, your Nucleus+ is both core and streamer in your setup and C53 is the DAC.
Then you really don’t need a fine ethernet to the MX170. Just connect the Nucleus with your best ethernet you have on your B side of Uptone ER. As for clocks I actually recommend a cheap 100$ 10MHz square OCXO clock to start with. I’ll get the link later. The type of improvement should tell you if it might be worth investing in a 30-40 times more expensive clock later.. Still it will shine with an Alpha v2 clock 75. I actually haven’t gotten around to upgrade the clock more but I can testify it being unbelivably cheap for the improvement it brings. Last edited by crion2; 01-31-2021 at 05:05 PM. |
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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This inexpensive 10MHz squarewave OCXO works perfectly with Uptone EtherRegen and Shunyata Alpha V2 Clock 75 (BNC).
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001245799329.html I set a Shunyata CGS10 ground cable from one of the clock's chassi screws to the Denali as well. I use a HDPLEX 300W LPSU to power the ER and Clock. Last edited by crion2; 02-01-2021 at 10:45 AM. |
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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