Very interesting and thanks for sharing. I'll be interested to see what the opinions are on the Regenerator. I've heard that people with highly resolving systems have had positive results after adding the Network Acoustics Muon Pro Ethernet filters.
SmoothLan Regenerator from Stack Audio
I've been using this for about a week now, and I must say, I am incredibly impressed with the results. The difference it has made in my listening experience is remarkable, and I’m curious to know if others have experienced similar improvements in their setups.
From my observations, the overall sound quality has opened up dramatically, revealing a level of clarity and transparency in my music that I previously thought was only achievable with high-resolution CDs. The depth and richness of the audio have noticeably improved, making the listening experience far more immersive and engaging.
I’ve tested the Regenerator with both a Lyngdorf 1120 (streamer/amp) and a WiiM Pro streamer, and in both cases, the improvements were immediately apparent. Minute details that were once buried in the mix have now become clearly audible—such as the delicate brushes on a snare drum or the subtle layering of backing vocals, which seemed to be missing before incorporating the SmoothLan into my system.
Perhaps the most striking enhancement is the expansion of the soundstage. The spatial presentation of the music has grown considerably, creating a much wider and more three-dimensional sound field. Instruments and vocals are now more precisely positioned, adding an impressive sense of depth and realism that was previously lacking.
Overall, this has been a game-changer for my system, and I’m eager to hear if others have had a similar experience.
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I have a SmoothLAN Network Filter and have experienced similar results. The next step up for me was the LAIV uDDC experiencing very similar results on a large scale to what you describe, the combination of the SmoothLAN with the uDDC. Is outstanding. Nice to see so many available options that deliver to this level on the digital side of Hifi. Great time to be into Hifi, will be visiting with the LAIV folks at Axpona next weekend, hope Stack Audio has representation as well. Enjoy the music. |
zlone I have the passive SmoothLan too. It's really good, but this active one is in another league. Just unbelievable what it does to my system. |
@v-fi FWIW, I am using it with an Innuos Zenith mkIII, which is pretty decent streamer, though not reference level. You would think this should not make a difference at this level, but I feel that it does. @knockknock12 thanks for the info, I may have to give it a try. |
@zlone Thank you, that is interesting. I agree sometimes you never know what might influence the sound. Even when it isn't exactly logical. |
Like the 60 day money back so this week I grabbed a B grade SmoothLAN from fleabay, got it yesterday and within 20 seconds I knew it wasn't going back. How the hell does this small but heavy passive device do what it does to the music from my ZeniTH mk3, colour me VERY impressed. I will definitely be getting the SmoothLAN Regen model once my house sale goes through, as all my ££s are tied to the sale at the moment. |
I couldn't wait, could I. A black B Grade SL Regenerator turned up on eBay this week (£125 saving on rrp) so grabbed it. Is the SLR better than the SL? Yes, though from cold and with only 2 hrs on the clock, the jump from SL to SLR isn't as big as nothing to SL. I will leave it in until I have 100ish hrs on it then swap back and forth, as I'm sure, being an active device it will improve over time and once the clock temp has stabilised. Initial thoughts at this early stage are better soundstage & drive, plus more micro detail, and definitely worth its rrp. |