The SmoothLAN Network Filter emerges as a game-changer for audiophiles. Situated strategically between your home network and Hi-Fi system, the SmoothLAN is meticulously crafted with a singular purpose: to eradicate crosstalk and interference while eliminating potential sources of parasitic noise that could disrupt your listening experience.
Counteracting noise and enhancing the timing of digital signal transmission are essential steps towards unlocking the full potential of your Hi-Fi system. With the SmoothLAN, you can expect nothing less than pure musical streaming.
HOW IT WORKS
Unlike conventional network filters that attempt to isolate all signals through a single unit, the SmoothLAN adopts a more focused approach. It zeroes in on locally isolating the network input to your Hi-Fi system. This innovative design minimizes crosstalk and effectively reduces interference, thereby ensuring a much cleaner signal for your audio devices.
Engineered specifically for music streamers, the SmoothLAN is capable of handling data speeds up to 100Mbps. It elevates network filtering by integrating six isolation circuits, each housed within its own aluminum enclosure. This thoughtful design establishes clear boundaries, preventing interference between components while shielding against performance degradation caused by external vibrations.
MORE THAN JUST A FILTER
The SmoothLAN represents the culmination of a meticulous design process, where every engineering decision contributes to its exceptional performance.
- Precision Machined Aluminum Case: The fully shielded pockets serve as effective barriers, isolating electronic components from one another and external disturbances.
- EMI Absorbing Materials: Embedded within the pockets, these materials neutralize noise reflections from the components, enhancing overall sound quality.
- Sealed Enclosure: Using 20 screws, the enclosure is perfectly sealed to eliminate any gaps that could compromise performance by amplifying specific frequency ranges.
- Discrete Components: These components enable high-speed traces on the circuit board, incorporating ground planes and shields to optimize signal paths for superior performance.
- Optimized Grounding: Each circuit on the PCB is surrounded by copper grounded to the case, creating an effective shield against interference to ensure that return currents do not disturb neighboring circuits.
- Galvanic Isolation: This feature breaks ground loops by preventing unwanted current from flowing between two units sharing a ground conductor, further enhancing audio clarity.
PRECISELY ENGINEERED
Proudly built in the UK, the Stack Audio SmoothLAN utilizes high-specification materials and components, reflecting Stack Audio’s commitment to delivering products that showcase premium quality, performance, and excellent value for money.
SPECIFICATIONS
While it’s important to note that a cable cannot enhance an audio signal, the SmoothLAN aims to preserve signal purity while suppressing interference. To this end, the connecting cable is designed specifically to protect the integrity of the Ethernet signal between the SmoothLAN filter and your music streamer. The supplied cable is an oxygen-free copper, CAT 7 cable, featuring gold-plated connectors for optimal performance.
