Which Ethernet filter?
Hello all,
My new Innuos streamer system is coming along nicely, and I've been startled how my A-B comparison of USB cables affected the overall SQ - I settled on the FTA Sinope. I'm now looking at enhancing the ethernet feed to the Innuos.
Presently, I have the SotM ISO-CAT7 (limited Red edition with dCBL-CAT7u cable to DAC), and noticed a lift in detail once installed.
I'm very interested in the Network Acoustics ethernet options. Has anyone compared either the Eno or Muon systems to the either the IS0-CAT6 or ISO-CAT7?
Many thanks,
Mark
Netgear Orbi Satellite => AQ Carbon => SotM ISO-CAT7 => SotM dCBL-CAT7u => Innuos Zenith Mk3 => FTA Sinope USB => Hegel H390
Thanks @jjss49 I hadn't considered optical as, for some reason, I was under the impression it was best suited to long cable lengths. Is it as simple as feeding an ethernet from router to an optical module, then a short optical cable, followed by another optical module, and another short ethernet cable into my Innuos? |
see video included lower down on the webpage provided by andrew gillis https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/products/optical-isolation-bundle |
Thanks again @jjss49 . Looking at that bundle, it's clearly cheaper than many ethernet filter products out there, and I guess I can also incrementally upgrade the bundle at a later date |
“best filtering is well implemented optical in my experience” That is not my experience. I found LAN cables to render fuller sound that is closer to analog than the digital sheen experienced with fiber optical kit. Also, the quality of server/streamer matters as well. The consumer grade laptops, Mac-mini are more prone to producing excessive noise. |
@lalitk . Point taken. I'll be feeding my Innuos Zenith mk3. I already have a SotM ISOCAT7, so will be able to compare a compete LAN option against optical. |
