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)

ozzy

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I am using mine after my EtherRegen switch…🤪🤣.  Josh recommended to start by using it right before your streamer after any switch but to try it in different locations to see what sounds best. 

Very Good Point. You and Josh are right!

I am using the Fiber optic cable out from my EtherRegen to my Lumin X1 that is why I use the SmoothLan before the EtherRegen. But without that scenario, yes, use the SmoothLan on the ethernet cable before the input to the source.

ozzy

I have one on order. Will be piggy backed with an EtherRegen( Farad super3 etc). 
Love the fact that it’s passive   My bud ordered one also so we can check out what 2 in a system brings. 

Thanks. I am now leaning towards having 2 in line may be reducing the "air" a bit. So, I look forward to other opinions.

ozzy