Maybe I can help out: I added an Antelope clock to the Etherregen and there was a significant impact on clarity and attack/decay. I use Sommercables best video BNC cable which actually in my case outperforms a Shunyata Sigma clock cable. The impact of different cables is very audible and I’d recommend the shortest possible run
Stack Audio-SmoothLAN Network Filter- WOW!
I just received this item that I purchased from Stack Audio after being impressed with the AUVA 100 Speaker footers.
For any of the Audio Streamers out there, my initial comment as to this item: The SmoothLAN Network Filter is WOW!
From first plug in, the soundstage deepened and widened immensely. How the heck this occurs is nothing short of amazing. I have tried many of the major brand ethernet filters, and some of them, maybe, did something. But not enough to keep them. I either sent them back or sold them. I did however keep an iFi Silencer unit.
My digital streaming consists of an EtherRegen sending out the signal via Fiber to my Lumin X1. I have the Stack Audio device going into the EtherRegen from the Modem.
And, since I have my Apple TV coming out of the EtherRegen it will be interesting to see if the Video improves.
Check out the review in EAR.
Stack Audio Smooth-LAN For Clean Streaming | The Ear (the-ear.net)
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@maxwave Sorry: no, I don’t. Suggest you get in touch with the guys at Uptone directly. They are very responsive. |
This thread shows again that quick judgements in audio are fallacious: what seems to add dimensionality and clarity in the beginning ends up being a bit of a sock over the tweeter after prolonged listening.
Or could it be that tweeters mounted on the front panel of a speaker rather than omnidirectionally have altered our auditory senses so much, that what might be removal of grittiness from EMI/RFI is perceived as overdamped treble.
Certainly worth a discussion, I wager… |
No, I have not. My comment relates to subtle changes of assessment shining through on this thread. I use an Lhyaudio switch, reclocked Etherregen and Ifi I-silencer. I do though confess to scepticism on passive components other than galvanic isolation in the digital domain from previous experience (Acoustic revive et al) |