Anyone using a LAN isolator?


For those running an Ethernet cable to their streaming solution, whether Raspberry pi, nuc, streamer, etc, anyone using a LAN isolator? If so, what are the benefits and which one are you using? 

128x128zavato

I kind of am but only for lightning protection at the cable modem / wifi router junction.

Keep in mind that Ethernet is inherently balanced and galvanically isolated. There's no metal to metal path thanks to the use of ICs with built in isolation (not sure about PoE).  

Wish USB was like this.

If you wanted to try this, use this:

 

@rsf507 

From Ebay US$225.

There have been faint murmurs of copies, but there seems less chatter on this product.

Where do I place my LAN Isolator?

Options are:

Between ethernet wall socket and modded network switch

Or from network switch to streamer.

@jerrybj 

Try both options and see if you can decipher one position over another yields better sound improvement. My recommendation would be to plug the LAN pig tail into streamer and the LAN cable from network switch into ‘isolator’ box.