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ifi LAN iSilencer

I discovered this Ethernet signal purifier for network audio streamers, just by chance, while surfing the internet.  I have an extremely highly resolving hifi system.  After reading all the positive customer comments and reviews, I said to myself, what the heck, only 89 bucks, let's go for it.  After receiving the ifi, as recommended, I plugged it into my audio switch, then plugged one end of the ethernet cable into it, and plugged the other end of that ethernet cable into my DAC/Streamer.  Now, I already have a variety of audio tweaks throughout my system, including my speakers.  But when I added the ifi, the background got even deeper, darker and blacker.  It was absolutely amazing!!!  This little gizmo worked exactly as advertised!!!  Highly recommended.         

kennymacc
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augwest
43 posts
 

I couldn't hear any difference.

FOLLOW UP: iFi closed Customer Service ticket requesting data showing that this product does ANYTHING - I have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and I know that noise and jitter are routine to measure. They refused to send me any data at all. Looks to me like they are hiding something.
 

from iFi Customer Support - "We have not heard back from you for a few days and want to ensure your queries have been resolved. For now, I will close this ticket but please do not hesitate to re-open this ticket If you have any questions or concerns, I will be more than happy to help. Best regards, Liam

rilbr
99 posts
 

Augwest, I am not sure what is in the devise. iFi normally uses cancellation for noise reduction. I have a DC "Silencer" from iFi, and it does make a small improvement to my Motorola Modem. It does run rather warm.

I saw one picture of the iFi LAN Silencer opened. The case looks to be plastic with no metal shielding, so it may not meet CAT 7 specs.

SOtM makes a CAT 6 and a newer CAT 7 isolator. The CAT 7 has the extra shielding and some minor improvements over the earlier CAT 6 unit. They are both more expensive compared to the iFi Silencer, and require an extra cable because they don't plug in.

rilbr
99 posts
 

I need to add; the iFi website does say the case is shielded. I need to ask them if it meets CAT7 specs.

davetheoilguy
146 posts
 

@augwest 

 

see my post above.  It’s a low rent surge protector.

specifially an LAN galvanic isolator.  There about $13 on Amazon.

My wife (and all doctors that hook up patients to anything computerized) use them to prevent patient shock in the event of a major catastrophic event.

No clue how that would affect, if at all, music, other than as insurance against a rare surge.

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dasign
201 posts
 

Purchased the Ifi LAN iSilencer after multiple positive reviews on diverse audiophile forums. Installed it between my router and first network switch. This device really works! Expanded soundstage, better imaging, less mid/high frequency harshness and increase in bass resolution. Sounded great immediately after plugging it on my router.

Also tried it directly at the input of my streamer with same results. I have placed a second order for an additional unit.

 

 

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