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

@audphile1 - where did I say NP was against aftermarket? Don’t invent things. He said certified cables, supplied with the unit. Which is a regular good $50 cable. As is cable that came with $$$ Accuphase.

If you don’t have engineering explanation to effects, I would suggest you to stop reading what I say. This information is not for you.

@mikhailark You wrote 

I love reading Nelson Pass. One of the best engineers making great gear. He obviously does not try and alienate potential customers with $$$ but he did say quite a bit about expensive power cables :-)

can you please provide a link to the source of your information where Nelson Pass said quiet a bit about expensive power cables? 
 

If you had engineering background you would understand how you can manipulate the sound of a streaming system by passive filters, shielding, etc. and how it eventually impacts the sound of a DAC. I won’t be wasting time telling you how this is accomplished. Do your own research. 

 

 

I just installed the iFi Silencer.

It is placed after my WW Platinum 8 Ethernet cable which comes from my modem and then is going into a Uptone Regen.

And even though from the Uptone I am running fiber to my Lumin X1, I can honestly say the iFi Silencer has provided even more dimension/depth into the soundstage. So, it must be doing something to reduce noise, etc.

The cost for these things is relatively cheap, but worth the cost.

ozzy

So, I just disconnected the iFi Silencer. I will still be experimenting, but at this moment, I am on the side that it seems the iFi Silencer created a little more congestion in the soundstage.

ozzy

I have two of these, I prefer them upstream - connected to the wifi router or modem rather than downstream where the sound gets crisper but less musical.