Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System


Has anyone directly compared between the two? If my conversion isn't off, it looks like the Eno Streaming System is roughly $1,000 compared to the SGC Optical Isolation System at $350 (sale) w/linear power supply. 

Eno:

https://www.networkacoustics.com/product-category/streaming-systems/

SGC Optical System: 

  

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For me less is more, ENO is amazing for what it does compare to all the clutter and complexities that accompanies Fiber Optic Kit. Is one better than the other, it comes down your components, personal preferences and budget. As @audphile1 pointed out, try it in your system. 

Appreciate the responses. I haven’t identified any hardening of the sound so far, but I’ve also been listening at lower volumes early in the morning. I will say, though, the clutter is more than expected with the FMCs and LPS. I’ve had to spend quite a bit of time with placement and organization. 

Can someone recommend a U.S. dealer for Network Acoustics?….or does the Eno need to be purchased from the U.K. ?

thanks 

@j_andrews Network Acoustics sells direct. Email them what your set up consists of. They’re very helpful. 

@jjss49 I didn’t go all in with linear power supplies for the FMC modules if that’s what you’re referring to. And for several reasons -

  • I questioned the unbelievable clutter to improvement ratio of FMC
  • FMC units, despite adding LPS will still be generating and injecting enough noise into the signal as part of the conversion process
  • A very clean passive implementation of Eno streaming system that requires no power supply therefore introducing no noise of its own
  • The level of improvement I got from Eno

You can build a mega component ethernet signal chain with each of the pieces removing some and adding some noise, complicating the troubleshooting process as well as adding potential suspects. We have enough variables with streaming to loose our marbles over.
My personal take on it - for me, less is more. If I’m investing money into fine tuning the streaming it will be to upgrade a DAC/streamer. In my mind that’s where the major improvements come in.