Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System vs SGC Optical Isolation System

@lalitk thanks for the info on the Muon Pro! Very interesting. I’ll add that to my list!

I like the passive nature of the Eno which also equates to less cables - I would imagine the passive nature bypasses any noise that it may otherwise induce if it were being powered, which is what we’re trying to reduce with an LPS for the last FMC, right?

Exactly. After trying fibre optic FMCs and iFi power supply on the switch, I opted for the Network Acoustics Eno streaming System directly from the EERO mesh access point. No switch. I liked what I heard. To me it sounds fuller and more natural than what I’ve heard with the FMCs.
The Eno also does not introduce any additional noise due to its passive design and cleans up enough of the incoming garbage. I also ended up eliminating all of the clutter associated with the FMCs and switch. It’s a more of a neat installation that brings in enough of an improvement to not need all the extra modules, power supplies and cables.
Few important things to take into consideration…components first and foremost. Clean power. Then filters and cables.

@toro3 only way to find out is to try. 
 

@wjob yup had same exact experience with fiber and Bricasti M3. Had that glsre. Ended up using the Eno alone, sent fiber FMC back. 

@j_andrews Network Acoustics sells direct. Email them what your set up consists of. They’re very helpful. 

@jjss49 I didn’t go all in with linear power supplies for the FMC modules if that’s what you’re referring to. And for several reasons -

• I questioned the unbelievable clutter to improvement ratio of FMC
• FMC units, despite adding LPS will still be generating and injecting enough noise into the signal as part of the conversion process
• A very clean passive implementation of Eno streaming system that requires no power supply therefore introducing no noise of its own
• The level of improvement I got from Eno

You can build a mega component ethernet signal chain with each of the pieces removing some and adding some noise, complicating the troubleshooting process as well as adding potential suspects. We have enough variables with streaming to loose our marbles over.
My personal take on it - for me, less is more. If I’m investing money into fine tuning the streaming it will be to upgrade a DAC/streamer. In my mind that’s where the major improvements come in.