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Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!

I just received this item that I purchased from Stack Audio after being impressed with the AUVA 100 Speaker footers.

For any of the Audio Streamers out there, my initial comment as to this item: The SmoothLAN Network Filter is WOW!

From first plug in, the soundstage deepened and widened immensely. How the heck this occurs is nothing short of amazing. I have tried many of the major brand ethernet filters, and some of them, maybe, did something. But not enough to keep them. I either sent them back or sold them. I did however keep an iFi Silencer unit.

My digital streaming consists of an EtherRegen sending out the signal via Fiber to my Lumin X1. I have the Stack Audio device going into the EtherRegen from the Modem.

And, since I have my Apple TV coming out of the EtherRegen it will be interesting to see if the Video improves.

Check out the review in EAR.

Stack Audio Smooth-LAN For Clean Streaming | The Ear (the-ear.net)

ozzy

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jimboman
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@ozzy 

So, the 'cheap' one ($20 USD) I mentioned was a Mokertech box from Amazon.

The one I'm using now, that seems brighter, is a TrendNet 4port switch with an SFP port.  I chose it based on the recommendation of Small Green Computer's website, which recommended the TrendNet brand switches for their fast packet handling.  It's not expensive -- $60 USD.

The big question for me is, whether it's worth trying the Sonore Mini FMC ($110 USD) or to pony up for the $600 USD opticalModule Deluxe.

Have to do some research on FMCs to see what the consensus might be.  What's your take/experience?

Best, JAMES.

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ozzy OP
7,486 posts
 

No, they do look similar though.

ozzy

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ozzy OP
7,486 posts
 

jimboman,

I am using the EtherRegen. Perhaps I should try different FMC’s. The ones I bought a few years back were the Finisar, can’t remember the model number, but they were about $100 each.

ozzy

tkrtrb125
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 Great source of information on SFP and FMC. Helped me some in my journey 

 

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/62352-finisar-sfp-modules-for-audio-grade-network-switch-group-buy-for-audiophilestylecom/

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/61654-help-required-for-choice-of-fmc-to-match-opticalmodule-deluxe/

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ozzy OP
7,486 posts
 

Thanks for that info.

Now that may open up a new can of worms. And perhaps deserves its own thread.

ozzy

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