Which Ethernet filter?


Hello all,

My new Innuos streamer system is coming along nicely, and I've been startled how my A-B comparison of USB cables affected the overall SQ  - I settled on the FTA Sinope.  I'm now looking at enhancing the ethernet feed to the Innuos.

Presently, I have the SotM ISO-CAT7 (limited Red edition with dCBL-CAT7u cable to DAC), and noticed a lift in detail once installed.

I'm very interested in the Network Acoustics ethernet options.  Has anyone compared either the Eno or Muon systems to the either the IS0-CAT6 or ISO-CAT7?

Many thanks,
Mark

Netgear Orbi Satellite  =>  AQ Carbon  =>  SotM ISO-CAT7  =>  SotM dCBL-CAT7u  =>  Innuos Zenith Mk3  =>   FTA Sinope USB   =>  Hegel H390

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@lollipopguild

I used to own a combination of iSO-CAT6 and dCBL-CAT7 and enjoyed the ultra detailed and fuller sound of the combo with my Aurender N10. While I didn’t directly compare ENO filter with aforementioned combo, I preferred the relaxed, natural sound resulted from ENO streaming system which included their Ethernet cable on both ends. No direct experience with Muon but in reading other user’s feedback, its a further improvement over ENO. I have moved on to Telegartner M12 Switch Gold with JCAT Signature LAN Cable GOLD M12 and quite happy with the results.

Since both ENO and Muon comes with 30 days money back guarantee, I suggest you should audition and compare them with SOTM combo in your system and keep what you ending up preferring. No two systems are alike, not to mention room acoustics and personal preferences.

eno is good, as is the uptone etherregen

best filtering is well implemented optical in my experience

@jjss49 is correct. 

 

 best filtering is well implemented optical in my experience

Thanks @jjss49

I hadn't considered optical as, for some reason, I was under the impression it was best suited to long cable lengths.

Is it as simple as feeding an ethernet from router to an optical module, then a short optical cable, followed by another optical module, and another short ethernet cable into my Innuos?