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)

ozzy

ozzy

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Hey @ozzy, I have two SL's on the way. I'll give you an update once they're embedded in my system. 

Just a quick question. My SmoothLan will be delivery in the next day or so.

Where in your signal path do you have the SmoothLan? Before or after your switcher? 

I apologise if this question has already been asked. 

I received two units the other day. Installed one after my switch and before my Gustard R26. Just like everyone here, i can report the same effects. More separation of the instruments, slightly more micro details and dynamics.

After @ozzy ’s last comment i’ll try installing the 2nd SL before my switches, rather than piggybacking. Let’s see what that does.

So i placed the 2nd SL from the wall socket, then it connects to my switches (yes plural). Then out of the switches into another SL, then into the Gustard R26. 

When i added the one from wall as the 2nd one, i noticed a difference, but not as much as when i installed the first one. 

I feel the same as you. I'd like to try a NA Muon Pro also to see if there is a difference.