Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System

@toro3

yes that’s what I’m saying. I think there were a few here who have said they have such an arrangement and I’m trying to figure out why. Perhaps I was reading that wrong though.  I don’t have a need for a nucleus so will likely use a scenario like you’ve described except adding a more budget Ethernet filter after the last fmc and before the streamer

I received my Muon system 3 days ago, it only has 20 hours burn in time, and I haven't put a switch yet between the router and the streamer, but wow!

Already, the sound is so much more natural. I was anxious it wouldn't do a big difference, it's counter intuitive to spend so much money on an ethernet filter. But it works, my streaming setup is no longer fatiguing, it makes all the difference. Now I can just sit back and enjoy the music, so for me it is worth every penny. I can't wait for my switch to arrive to see if there is anymore improvement on an already superb sounding setup.

Highly recommended to anyone that wants to remove the digital glare from the streaming chain.

That’s great news

very encouraging

I went a more budget route and just received a SOTM iso-Cat7 filter

haven’t plugged it in yet

Iso Cat7

Chassis grounding the fmc to an Entreq grounding device along with any switches you have improves things further.

@maurice89 

Already, the sound is so much more natural. I was anxious it wouldn't do a big difference, it's counter intuitive to spend so much money on an ethernet filter

Congratulations with your successful outcome.

Counter intuitive? It seems very logical and intuitive to me. Given all of the attention and concern with regard to Network noise/contamination, an effective passive filter is a rational solution. Actually it seems that it’d be more useful than a switch. I’m interested to read about your upcoming encounter with a network switch. The Muon appears to be the real deal.

Charles