Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!

The back to back Ethernet filters containing ferrites and caps are well established, so filtering on Ethernet lines is effective.

Well established to work by who? This it not IT networking, but audio. The ferrites not only will choke the signal by creating a magnetism effect, effecting not only the insulator and shield in the cable, but start to magnetise the connecting components. This is why no serious high end equipment uses ferrite chokes, only cheap stuff and the products by EE types who design by theory alone.

With all due respect, what audible effect ferrites have in an analog cable (signal or power) would not necessarily be consistent with how they may work with digital cables.

In the days of SDIF cables (and later USB), I noticed ferrite had the exact same effect as signal/power. And they are considered a digital signal, although possibly not the same type of digital signal as ethernet.

Another expensive filter , I just learned about

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Thanks, Ozzy!  I have had the SmoothLan for a couple weeks and I believe different systems will see different results.  For me, it quieted the streamer so it now sounds smoother, more like an R2R.  I haven't noticed any difference in the soundstage, but the presentation seems less digital than before.

@agisthos, I apologise for the error in describing the back to back Ethernet filters.

The circuit of the Halo HFJ11-1G46E  Ethernet jack as found in the DEXE-ISO filter contains inductors, both air and iron core types, caps and resistors. They don't include ferrites.

The reason for the well established is how many of Ethernet RJ45 jacks contain noise suppression elements are available. 

Some interesting comments, perhaps starting to get off topic a bit though.

boxcarman,

I wish you could, or anyone else try a 2nd SmoothLan just to validate my own sanity. Contrary to what my wife says...

To me, adding the 2nd unit takes away all things that were digital sounding. Most impressive!

ozzy