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

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@audphile1 

I am not at all surprised by your impressions of M3 as a Roon renderer + DAC. I honestly believe DAC’s with network cards is the future of digital streaming. One would be hard pressed to tell a difference between separates (dedicated streamer + DAC) to a integrated DAC with network card as long as their integration is meticulously designed and implemented. My Merging +player is another fine example of Roon Core player + DAC in one box. I am still not fully warmed up to Roon but regardless the sublime performance of Merging +player is so compelling that I don’t feel the need for a SOTA server like Taiko Extreme:-) 

@lalitk Yeah a relationship with Roon can be one of love/hate type but lately it’s been OK plus Roon works great with this DAC. 
I’ve not graduated to the level of Taiko Extreme or Merging + player yet.  I’ll be enjoying things at this level for a bit 

 

@bigby 

The DX filters work very well ahead of the EtherRegen in my system. For a very modest price, there's a lift in soundstage height and clearer more defined separation of vocals and instruments. 

Highly recommended  .

“I’ll be enjoying things at this level for a bit ”
@audphile1 

You should, Bricasti sports a rare combination of high quality build and exquisite sound, enjoy!