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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Almost forgot, in speaking about SFP, I found Finisar 1475 in Sonore to be a meaningful upgrade, can't recall exact model, also use 1gb net service.

@sns here’s the review with some photos…it looks to be nicely isolated. Solid case work. 
https://theaudiophileman.com/smoothlan-network-enhancer-from-stack/

@mclinnguy comments and observations remind me of my experience with Network Acoustics Eno. Does it do something? Yes it definitely does. Do I like the change? Not really. The smoothed over leading edges and mellowed out dynamics is the reason I eventually sold the Eno. 

Last night I did purchase the small green computer fmc package now I'm thinking of canceling the sale and going ahead with Jcat card and diy  lps modules, I think this is key to optimize usb. Any good streamer has its usb separate 

USB optimization should make a very nice difference.
As to FMC kit…if you’re planning on converting copper to fiber optic then back to copper, I wouldn’t bother. Just my opinion though.