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
There is no substitute for trying things in your system and access which one of these filters sounds best or not. I wouldn’t form any opinions based on price of admission. I have auditioned both optical kit and ENO filter in my system, and ENO was a keeper over anything else I’ve tried under $1200. BTW, ENO offers the same 30 days money back guarantee :-) |
@lollipopguild Congrats on the SCM 40s — great speakers. Best of luck with the streaming and interested in hearing what you find with the various options. It really is a wonderful, awful hobby, isn’t it? |
Long story short - I'm sticking with the Eno having received it today. Already it's clearly "just right". The chaps at NA told me I'd hear a little more detail with the Muon, but that the sound signature would stay the same, so decided to draw this quite expensive odyssey to a close. I think it's fair to say that the Eno is better than the ISOCAT7 (anyone want to buy a "pre-loved" one ;-) ). I might still see some benefit in putting the Sotm between my stock switch and the Eno. All opinions welcome.
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