Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
I just received this item that I purchased from Stack Audio after being impressed with the AUVA 100 Speaker footers.
For any of the Audio Streamers out there, my initial comment as to this item: The SmoothLAN Network Filter is WOW!
From first plug in, the soundstage deepened and widened immensely. How the heck this occurs is nothing short of amazing. I have tried many of the major brand ethernet filters, and some of them, maybe, did something. But not enough to keep them. I either sent them back or sold them. I did however keep an iFi Silencer unit.
My digital streaming consists of an EtherRegen sending out the signal via Fiber to my Lumin X1. I have the Stack Audio device going into the EtherRegen from the Modem.
And, since I have my Apple TV coming out of the EtherRegen it will be interesting to see if the Video improves.
Check out the review in EAR.
Stack Audio Smooth-LAN For Clean Streaming | The Ear (the-ear.net)
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Hi @maxwave Actually, it may be me who has my terms mixed up...I think you're correct in that there is an SFP in both the Cisco switch, and the Lumin U2. Both devices have the port that 'houses' the SFP. Does that make sense? At any rate, I run a 30' length of dual optical cable to get the internet into the streamer. Gives the system galvanic isolation. And it's sounding pretty sweet. :-) Best, JAMES. |
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My apologies (again!), I think I misspoke...by 'optical' cable, I mean 'fibre optic' cable. It is a standard dual fibre optic cable that runs from the Cisco to the Lumin U2 (via SFP modules). Does that make more sense? And, yes, it is a 30' run from the switch (in another room) to the streamer. Fibre optic cable can be run in long lengths with no signal loss. And, of course, they are not sensitive to electronic/magnetic fields. Best, JAMES. |
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I'm really enjoying my Stack Audio SmoothLan. Have it placed before my Uptone Audio EtherRegen. Agree with comments about Josh from Stack Audio. He provides exemplary service (therefore total customer satisfaction). So, excellent service. Concern and remedies if there ever are problems (only with my country's postal service, in my case). A money back guarantee. And to top it off, the products are superb. |
