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There was a sequential series of clear and unambiguous audio performance improvements provided by the following upgrades as follows until concluding with the iFI Silencer:
in order: investing in the following for my MOON 280D MIND2 streamer / DAC.
- First, premium silver over copper high-end build Ethernet cables with Telegartner connectors
- Next, an “ audiophile grade’ Silent Angel network switch ( yeah, yeah I know, I was a card-carrying “WTF? Are you sh**tin’me?” Hardline skeptic too, until I actually bought one myself …. It worked for me )
-Next, an external quality high-end build linear power supply for the Silent Angel network switch, replacing the cheap provided OEM switch style wall wart .(this wall wart was better than most )
NOTE: All three.had progressive incremental audio performance upticks.
Finally, I read about first and drank the KoolAid reviews and bought the IFI gizmo…..
my take ….” Kind of? … maybe a bit, I guess ….” to even leaning to “meh?”
TAKEAWAY:
- The iFI did not have anywhere near the same clear and unambiguous audio performance upticks produced by my first three steps above .
- In fairness, it is a very small size apparatus and a non-unique device among other available peer options, offered at a puny fraction of the price of each other three items first listed .
= Choose wisely.