Do you think this tweak would make a difference if I already have an optical network between my streamer and router?
ifi LAN iSilencer
I discovered this Ethernet signal purifier for network audio streamers, just by chance, while surfing the internet. I have an extremely highly resolving hifi system. After reading all the positive customer comments and reviews, I said to myself, what the heck, only 89 bucks, let's go for it. After receiving the ifi, as recommended, I plugged it into my audio switch, then plugged one end of the ethernet cable into it, and plugged the other end of that ethernet cable into my DAC/Streamer. Now, I already have a variety of audio tweaks throughout my system, including my speakers. But when I added the ifi, the background got even deeper, darker and blacker. It was absolutely amazing!!! This little gizmo worked exactly as advertised!!! Highly recommended.
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“Now, I already have a variety of audio tweaks throughout my system” Glad to know you’re hearing improvements with iFI LAN iSilencer in your system. It would be helpful for readers to know if you’re using any other tweak in your network chain in conjunction with iSilencer. I have found tweaks like iSilencer yields very little to no difference cause I am already using a very high quality ethernet switch between my router and streamer. |
@audphile1 yes I agree , planning to move up the streamer chain soon….but not a huge leap up since I’m getting the Innuos Pulse Mini. Currently the Ifi Z.S. just gets the job done and I have no idea how much it’s holding things back or not. It’s powered by an LHY 12V linear supply and fed via TWL Ethernet cable from an Uptone EtherRegen. The price on the iSilencer is low enough that it’s worth the experiment to see if there are any improvements to be gained post the EtherRegen.
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This product is what is known as a "LAN galvanic isolator". I recognize it because my wife is a heart surgeon who does ablations (for tachycardia and things like that) when peoples' heart beat is off. They need all the stray electric signals isolated. You can buy much nicer ones, that have a proper ground (for serious surges) for $31.59 on Amazon. Or one that is the same for $13.99. |
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