2. digital
  3. 190276-41

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

128x128ozzy
ozzy's avatar
ozzy OP
7,461 posts
 

agisthos.

Thank you, for that information. Good to know.

I just looked up the LHY SW-6 switch. Looks to be a very good product. I like the fact that you can use optic fiber with it. With my Lumin I found that to be a big plus over Ethernet cable.

ozzy

tubeguy80
69 posts
 

I know a guy using all sorts of megabuck gear, but he swears by the Stack Audio Link 2 network streamer. It's under $2k with the matching Stack linear PSU which makes it by far the most affordable piece of his system, by orders of magnitude. 

I was not aware they made a network filter. Based on this thread and my friend's experience with the Link, I think I will try it out. 

lectrolink
10 posts
 

I will second the enthusiasm for Stack Audio. I also have the SA Link 2 Network Streamer with included lucked linear or supply and it was a revelation compared to my hotrodded BlueSound Node. From there I went to Auvas under my electronics, and now just installed the SmoothLan. Really high quality well designed products from Stack Audio! 

tkrtrb125
291 posts
 

Just ordered the Stack Smooth Lan and I will be able to tell you if it is an EE1 soon. Sa stated in the reviews they are very, very similar. I have been using an EE1 for over a year now. 

docroasty's avatar
docroasty
81 posts
 

I got my smoothLan a week ago and have been running it in. 

Do u guys use the provided short length ethernet cable or swap it out for something else? 

More to discover