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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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ozzy OP
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antigrunge2,

Have you actually used the SmoothLan?

ozzy

antigrunge2
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No, I have not. My comment relates to subtle changes of assessment shining through on this thread. I use an Lhyaudio switch, reclocked Etherregen and Ifi I-silencer. I do though confess to scepticism on passive components other than galvanic isolation in the digital domain from previous experience (Acoustic revive et al)

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ozzy OP
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antigrunge2,

The SmoothLan works very well. I think those of us with the EthereRegen may find it a little tricky to get the best out of it since it does seem to interact with it.

Give it a try with your setup and post your results.

ozzy

riccitone
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Was considering one of these, just might have to pull the plug on one. I already have some more industrial filters from dx engineering after a d-link switch - just a bit of a difference. Worth trying this instead if youโ€™re getting that level of improvement after what you already have.

sold on Stack audio after the huge difference using their Auva EQโ€™s under my preamp ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

agisthos
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I tried taking out the SmoothLAN as a test to see if it still performs like I initially observed. This is the real test, as many tweaks fall down after the initial enthusiasm. Different is not always better.

Still all good, had to put it back in!!

I am using it straight after an LHY SW-6 switch, which itself is an overachieving priced product like the SmoothLAN is.

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