Great source of information on SFP and FMC. Helped me some in my journey
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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@ozzy Have a look at the following two threads, the first one is massive and has been going on for years https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/24002-optical-network-configurations/page/143/#comments https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/69926-direct-attach-cable-thread/page/11/#comment-1286369 |
I am also using DAC from Amphenol for the last 2 weeks and prefer it over the Finisar SFP+ FTLF1318P3BTL . Torben and I have had them about the same duration and have similar layouts. Rather enjoy his posts at Audiophile Style and What's Best. Also Audiobomber from Canada has some great insight on the subject of SFP and the like. |
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… |
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