Just received the opticalrendu 2d ago. I can say that this implementation of optical isolation is top notch. Cymbals have taken on a new level of clarity. Currently I am running the Rendu straight into the DSD Sr USB and this by far is the best USB input I have had in my system. Later I will try it …

LPS1.2 does not like the SU-1- too much current draw- switched to another 7v LPS I have- deets to follow.

Seems interesting to get all the noice and ground loops away (theoritically),but also pretty expensive route to change ethernet to optically isolated. Is it worth it? Quess some will chime in later as this just came available recently. Maybe there is possibility to get a switch that has optical co…

I will tell you that it sounds better than my previous FMC-FMC optical setup and simplified my setup. John Swenson of Uptone designed the Ethernet side of the opticalrendu BTW. Yes it’s more expensive but currently it may be the cleanest signal out there- so far…

Once Uptone finishes their Etherregen i quess its time to get it and OpticalRendu. They should be perfect match and possibly lps1.2 has enough juice to drive Etherregen,Alex was not sure yet for the final results.Anyway i think its my future plan to get them. As happy as I am now with Aqvox switch a…

Taking the :eyes: plunge– opticalModule x2 (Jameco 5vLPSs for now)>.25m c8 ether> ultraRendu (>ultraDigital>I2S). Just picked up the ultras a few months ago (:heartbeat:), so the opticalRendu was not an option… at least not yet! Sonore opticalModule thread on AS/Post 223: https://audiophilestyl…

And the etherRegen is hopefully very close to release date. https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/38968-etherregen-early-general-details-we-are-late-but-getting-closer/?do=findComment&comment=965098

WOW! Stacking 2 opticalModules between my non-SFP port switch and the ultraRendu ( >ultraDigital>I2S DSDAC) sounds amazing! Improved clarity/articulation w/o increased sibilance, clean/tight bass, … yes, it does sound like another veil is lifted. Did an A:B:A:B between old and new configs to confir…

Optical requires electrical/light convertors and light tight connectors at both ends, each subject to introducing errors/distortion. So unless you’re running very long distances (where glass optical cables are recommended but rare and very costly) or you have a rat’s nest of cabling and actually su…

Opticalrendu preliminaries

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bassaholic May 28, 2019, 10:30am 4

The OpticalModule will be available soon, currently running a Trendnet switch with SFPport and 5v LPS. After 48h of listening, the music is incredibly clean, negligible sibilance, with great separation and dark background. I think they have a winner here!

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