I’m convinced the Mutec Ref10 adds value to the EtherRegen, in particular when coupled straight with BridgeII using good RJ/E. This audiophilestyle topic offers nice insight about extern clocks with the ER.
I took the Matrix route. Although my (modified) MelcoN1ZS10 offers sophisticated RJ/e output it immediately became clear that the BridgeII was surpassed going AQ Diamond usb>Matrix>AQ Diamond i2S>DS, so i dismantled the Bridge.
Adding an UpTone UltraCap 1.2 to the Matrix was another nice jump up.
Thereafter came the EtherRegen, with my AQ Diamond RJ/E into the Melco SQ-wise a nice step up streaming Qobuz and Tidal.
Most recently I purchased a 6V Farad Super3 with SR Orange fuse, Furutech Rhodium AC inlet and upgraded DC cable level 2 silver. Connected the Farad (powered by P10 with Siltech SPO-18m) to the Matrix and OMG, wasn’t prepared for this one. Quite unbelievable what a really good LPS can do to the Matrix, this is a revelation!!
Finally connected the Uptone to the EtherRegen which ultimately yielded another small improvement streaming Qobuz & Tidal.
I have recently added a Matrix and am breaking in the etherRegen both good additions to SQ. I also added SBooster LPS to each which raised the SQ again. Having some time on hand, I added vibration products to the Matrix and both SBoosters. Again, an improvement in SQ. I use Harmonic Resolution Systems footers and damping plates to good effect. I guess I will upgrade the power cord on SBoosters and may even go to the Synergistic Orange fuses having had good luck with fuses on my components.
Just got mine. First impressions are not sure … The high end is sharper than without, altho I gather things will settle down with break-in time. Things do sound different, although I’m not sure how much better … Gonna let it roll through the weekend and see how it goes next week, do some A/B. Alex was great to talk with so was encouraged by the level of customer engagement provided. He is very confident in the product.
Spoke to a well known and popular manufacturer, including PS Audio customers, last week. Told me about a new ethernet improvement product about to be launched. Can’t say anything, but may be this side of the New Year or very early in 2021.
I’ve had the opportunity to hear my EtherRegen in a small system I put together based on a Hegel H-190 and LSA 10 statement speakers. Same great results. The small system before the ER was nice but a bit edgy. With the well broken in ER in the system, music makes so more sense.
Well, Everything seems to change the sound. If we extend the allied USB Connection Criticism/Conundrum - Digital Itself Must Therefore Suck, because you can just keep improving it.
What I think has gotten lost in the sauce is that the same is true of Analog.
Zero change. It lasted just about a month. For me it was yet another tweak that did nothing. I was happy to get rid of yet another little black box that needed DC.
Another bit of gear that I bought and sold at the same price.
Perhaps we need a library to check in/out these bits and pieces.
So far it’s an oh my god change for me. I am stunned and amazed and amused. It is so night and day for the better. I am so amused. Only $850. Fun. The first tracks I listened to are from Yello, their Zebra album. Punchy as hell, the soundstage is now made from Diamond. My oh my. It’s either real or I have a wonderful imagination. I’ll accept either.
Plus or minus 1%.
The boxes are small. There are no lights. When you plug the gear in and power it on the only way to tell if it is working is to listen. I plugged mine in and turned it on and went away. Before I left I wrote to the seller asking how do I know if it’s on, he said listen. He also said lights make noise. I hope he doesn’t tell me to start wearing makeup.
The clock cable that came with it looks kinda mundane. He says it is decent, but a $1200 cable makes a huge difference. Sign me up. He says they are coming out with a new extra cost cable near $300 in cost. It’s just two little boxes. I know some kids spend five to ten grand or more on clocks. Anyway, never mind me. I am off to listen on everything all over again. I am sad this has no effect on my turntable setup. LOL
I just ordered my second EtherREGEN for May delivery. I’m thinking I’ll connect it to my router via the B side and run fiber to my current ER for sh*ts and giggles…
Ooops, turns out somebody dosed my Diet Pepsi. Never mind.
Seriously though, I have been listening for hours and it sounds wonderful. Way more body, way more control, and yet effortless sound.
I know what I need to do. I need to go into the next room and power down the clock. To prove to myself that it’s my imagination not the clock doing the sound improvement. I just don’t want to do it now. Or tonight. Or maybe ever. But I owe it to you guys to do it. So here I go.
[weeks later]
Whew! I am so glad! I shut off the clock and came back to my chair and restarted the track and all the extra good sound collapsed. I went back and powered it back on and hooray, happiness returned.
I guess someone else with an EtherREGEN needs to try this and back me up or call me a fool. It is under $400 for the clock without a power supply.
UPDATE: I incorrectly stated above the clock could be had for under $400. I was confused, the price was and is $535. Mea Culpa.
I just contacted the seller Enjoy yours in the meantime,it should get better for a months time as usual. I´m about to buy the package with lps and bnc cable,guess they are comparable to Farad3 with all upgrades or so,hopefully.
I took a look at the AfterDark listing on Agon this morning. Once I got past the hyperbolic marketing schtick, it seemed like a good idea.
I’m not a fan of the carbon fiber look, and right now, I’m out of rack space for two more little boxes. I’ve always enjoyed separates, but if I add this in, I’d have eight little black boxes to wrangle. Besides, I have a Rowland amp fix to burn in starting Monday, and Maggy 20.7s on order that’ll have to stretch out. (I’m just talking myself out of it.)
I look forward to hearing more about this magic device.
Enjoy yours in the meantime,it should get better for a months time as usual. I´m about to buy the package with lps and bnc cable,guess they are comparable to Farad3 with all upgrades or so,hopefully.