Affordable ethernet filters

[Tuckers]

Another review dropped on the SmoothLan Regenerator.

 

[GSOphile]

I see where some of the pricier Ethernet cables include filter-like features that might obviate the need for yet another network box (and cable)? Examples: Shunyata Reference Ethernet cables, WW Platinum Starlight. Anyone compared one of these with using a separate filter product?

 

[orange55]

Another review dropped on the SmoothLan Regenerator.

No the most glowing of reviews.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

No the most glowing of reviews.

I take reviewers as seriously as I take forums. With return privileges you buy, try and if it’s not for you, return. And like any audition it will depend on the components in the chain, evident in this review.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

I see where some of the pricier Ethernet cables include filter-like features that might obviate the need for yet another network box (and cable)? Examples: Shunyata Reference Ethernet cables, WW Platinum Starlight. Anyone compared one of these with using a separate filter product?

Like the SoTM filter cable combo those are passive like the ee1 and smothlan.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

No the most glowing of reviews.

Exact opposite here. Shows how subjective reviewers and reviews are, also the kit in the chain. https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/stack-audio-smooth-lan-regenerator/

 

[Sondiago]

Exact opposite here. Shows how subjective reviewers and reviews are, also the kit in the chain. https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/stack-audio-smooth-lan-regenerator/

The Ear is the new What HIFI. Anything that smells UK gets raving reviews.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

The Ear is the new What HIFI. Anything that smells UK gets raving reviews.

So you say. As I have had this devise in my system for 4 weeks, I can attest they are right and you're not.....

 

[BCRich1960]

Hi All,
I’ve had the SmoothLan for almost two weeks now. This coming Monday evening will be the 2 week mark actually. Initially the Soundstage collapsed and things seemed dis-jointed. Within an hour I commented to an Audio bud that it was starting to grab my attention. At around the 2 hr mark I indicated to him that I was noticing more detail and the soundstage had started to improve. It’s been playing nonstop with either a mix of different genre’s or the Tellurium Q break-in disc. As of tonight I’ve noticed much more lower register control, no over modulation with Bass content. The soundstage is as it should be; nice and wide and deep. I reached out last weekend to Stack Audio asking about the differences between this filter and the Regenerator. I asked if there was any redundancy if both were used. I’m toying with ordering that as well and take advantage of the 60 day trial. Very curious as to how they compare as well as how they interact together.
Cheers….Mike

 

[Ian B]

I see where some of the pricier Ethernet cables include filter-like features that might obviate the need for yet another network box (and cable)? Examples: Shunyata Reference Ethernet cables, WW Platinum Starlight. Anyone compared one of these with using a separate filter product?

The ethernet cables have noise reduction of a lower order of magnitude, thought they generally have lower potential for negative effects than the filter boxes. One isn't a substitute for the other.

 

[Tuckers]

My review of the SmoothLAN Regenerator is published.

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/stack-audio-smoothlan/

 

[lars66]

Thank you in advance for your reply.
Warm greetings

 

[lars66]

My review of the SmoothLAN Regenerator is published.

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/stack-audio-smoothlan/

Dear Sir,

I read your text very carefully. Thank you for the detailed and very useful device test. I received my sample of SmoothLan conditioner yesterday afternoon. I plugged it in as prescribed and left it for an hour without activating it. I then turned on the Moon 780D v2 and started listening to music via the Qobuz platform. At first I had the impression that the stereo image had decreased. After one or two hours, the situation improved, but until the end of listening (another three hours), I was left with the impression that the reproduction is a bit quieter than usual. My question is about the length of the burn in period for this device and what I can expect in the coming days(weeks).

 

[lars66]

Hoping to hear from owners of the Stack Audio SmoothLAN Regenerator who can speak to its real world strengths and weaknesses.

 

[Republicoftexas69]

Hoping to hear from owners of the Stack Audio SmoothLAN Regenerator who can speak to its real world strengths and weaknesses.

Had one worked well. Lots of reviews on the interweb. Sold my unit after going Optical. I would save your money and find a Muon Pro on the secondary market.