I was thinking of running optical ethernet to replace my cat 5 wire from NAS to my stereo (about 50 feet). I was looking for a ethernet to fiber box times 2 and some optical fiber. This would isolate the PSAudio DAC from my noisy computer etc. Well I called Small Green Computer and they are pushing …

I can not comment on what is better than the Bridge II since I have never tried it. But I have made the transition from etherRegen > ultraRendu > Matrix > DS via I2S to opticalModule > opticalRendu > Matrix > DS via I2S and it was a difference for the better ( and that was with a plain old NetGear …

I tried an optical Rendu thinking I would replace my Bridge II card. For me I wasn’t blown away by what I assumed would be an improvement. If I didn’t already own the Bridge II card I would have kept the optical Rendu. But it wasn’t that much better where I wanted to replace the Bridge II card. You…

This reminds me of one of Paul’s talks about USB vs I2S. He said USB is problematic. Your chain proves his point. That hugh chain of ethernet optical usb I2s is scarry! I think what we need is one box with ethernet in internally light gapped/galvanically isolated with I2S out. As far as I know, no…

I’m always surprised by anyone who prefers the Bridge II into the DSD. Its frankly a piece of garbage which introduces far too much electrical noise into the DAC. Worst $800 I ever spent. Remove it and sell it. Use USB. Yes its “problematic” but the problems are generally well understood on the…

I am listening to mine this very moment and mine is anything but garbage. Hmmmmmm.

You may find this thread of interest: [image] Does Anyone Like the Bridge II? DACs Have read so many threads deriding the Bridge II. Wondering if anyone prefers its SQ to USB? And if yes, do you use Roon or something else? Does Bridge II have a similar effect as a Micr…

I bought the DSJ in part thinking that the Bridge II would provide mR type performance. In my opinion, the Bridge II is simply inferior to the Sonore or SOTM offerings in terms of noise separation. And yes, there are many who love the BII’s sound quality. I’m not one of them, but there are many. …

I got my DS Sr with Bridge II in 2017. My CD rips and purchased albums are on a NAS outside my listening room. I use Roon to play them, and the computer running the Roon core is also outside my listening room. I was happy with what I heard, especially with firmware version 4.0.1. During Small Green…

I am very pleased to read your message. I just added some toys to my pile and I may try a slightly different approach. I am going to user an EtherREGEN, the B port to my UltraRendu. I will power it with an Sbooster with the Ultra MK2 option. Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 USB out to a Matrix, powere…

Thank you. I am also curious about the EtherREGEN. I can order it from UpTone but because of the current worldwide situation, shipping it to me will likely take several months. I live in Manila, Philippines. Fortunately, the local dealer of this expensive product is a good friend. Based on recommen…

Replace DSD bridge II with optical Rendu question

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