Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System

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

@charles1dad

Yes the filter makes sense, but I meant it was counter intuive for me to spend so much for a filter. But I am glad I did!  I will report when I receive the switch.

Best

@maurice89 

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Charles

@charles1dad

I know you’re in midst of setting up your streaming setup. Thought I chime in with my recent experiment with the Ethernet network. I’ve been using mesh network in my audio room for few years now, mainly due to my modem being more centrally located in my 3 story home. I always wanted to go direct wired connection between my streamer and modem for obvious reasons as wire being more secure, faster consistent speeds and Wi-FI routers prone to injecting both RFI/EMI interferences in your immediate environment. I recently removed my mesh network between my streamer and Xfinity modem that supports upto 1GB/s speeds and the results were not subtle, actually quite stellar. Frankly, I wasn’t expecting this level of improvement, given my Xfinity network speed. Well, removing mesh network pods was like opening the floodgates. The immediate jump in realism, level of details and separation with instruments and voices…WOW!

I know running a long wire from modem may not be ideal for many but MAN, if you could do it, you’re in a for a royal treat. Thank to @pokey77 for recommending LINKUP LAN, this cable is stupendously good for the money. I believe LINKUP is better than Supra CAT 8, not only in build quality but also in sound. Much more organic, natural and none of the edginess (brightness) you hear slightly with Supra CAT 8. I bought a 50FT run plus Ethernet Coupler to connect my modem and M12 Switch.

My recommendation would be to use LINKUP LAN from your modem to Muon Pro Filter + Muon LAN pigtail into your Streamer.