Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!

@ozzy

I also have an ethernet cable out from the EtherRegen that is running to my Apple TV, so, I placed the 2nd SmoothLan before that Apple TV.

I think with this connection I am getting more additional "digititis" removed and it is improving the picture quality and... there also seems to an improvement further in my audio streaming sound.

But I’m not sure how this is possible yet. Any ideas?

The Apple TV device (or its SMPS) has noise, which rides back into the switch your streamer is connected to. The 2nd SmoothLAN isolates/removes this noise, improving the audio even though the streamer is not in the direct signal path.

I too found a nice picture improvement using SmoothLAN on my LG OLED. A slight reduction in grain and noise you never knew was there.

I am now going to check out the Stack Audio AUVA EQ footers. They could be giant killers like the SmoothLAN.

So, placing the SmoothLan before the EtherRegen does reflect some interaction and reduces some of the sound quality as noted by tksteingraber.

Today I am of the opinion that one SmoothLan unit located at my Apple TV seems to be the best for sound quality. agisthos, you are right on.

Even if I place it at EthereRegen output, again it seems to reduce some of the treble. Hard to notice at first but I can now tell it clearly. Both issues are more related to an EtherRegen conflict.

And with 2 of them, though the sound stage is deeper, I still feel that the treble is still affected.

Looks like I will have a unit for sale.

P.S Sorry about the different font sizes it seems to be impossible to correct.

ozzy

@ozzy Let me know if/when you decide to sell your SL.  I am planning on buying a second one for my Home Theatre system.