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
Since my apple TV is also connected to my Ether Regen, the SmoothLan has improved that picture quality too! And... I actually have it connected right before the Apple TV, and I have found that with this placement that the audio quality is also the best, Perhaps the Apple TV injects a lot of noise? ozzy |
@ozzy , not that I’ve noticed. |
@ozzy At first, I didn't think the SL affected the EQ, but after living with the device awhile, I'd say that it is possible that it does diminish the treble slightly. I'll listen more with that in mind. Best, JAMES. |
