SMOOTHLAN - StackAudio

SMOOTHLAN NETWORK FILTER

For pure musical streaming.

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Designed for purity

The SmoothLAN sits between your home network and Hi-Fi system and is designed with one purpose: to eliminate crosstalk and interference and remove potential sources of parasitic noise affecting the system.

Counteracting noise and improving the timing of digital signal transmission are essential steps towards bringing the best out of your Hi-Fi.

How it works

Rather than using one unit to isolate all signals, the SmoothLAN focuses on locally isolating the network input into the Hi-Fi system. This advanced design minimizes crosstalk and effectively reduces interference, ensuring a cleaner signal.

Designed specifically for use with music streamers and capable of handling data speeds up to 100Mbps, the SmoothLAN takes network filtering a step further by integrating six isolation circuits which are individually enclosed within an aluminium case, establishing distinct boundaries. This shielding not only prevents interference between components but also safeguards against performance degradation caused by external vibrations.

More than just a filter

The SmoothLAN is the result of a careful and deliberate design process, with each decision contributing to its overall performance.

Precision machined aluminium case features fully shielded pockets which serve as barriers, isolating the electronic components from each other and external disturbances.
EMI absorbing materials embedded inside the pockets further neutralize noise reflections from the components.
Perfectly sealed enclosure using 20 screws to ensure there are no gaps between the shielded pockets that could compromise performance by amplifying specific frequency ranges.
Discrete components enable high-speed traces (the signal paths on the circuit board) with incorporates ground planes/shields between them. optimizing signal paths for superior performance.
Optimized Grounding to minimize crosstalk. Each circuit on the PCB is surrounded by copper grounded to the case. This creates an effective shield against interference and ensures return currents do not interfere with neighbouring circuits.
Galvanically Isolated to ensure the breaking of ground loops by preventing unwanted current from flowing between two units sharing a ground conductor.

Precisely Engineered

Built entirely in the UK, the Stack Audio SmoothLAN employs high-specification materials and components. This aligns with Stack Audio’s philosophy, dedicated to delivering products that not only showcase premium quality and performance but also provide excellent value for money.

Specifications

A cable cannot enhance an audio signal. Instead, the aim is to preserve the signal purity and suppress interference. Our connecting cable is designed to safeguard the purity of the Ethernet signal between the SmoothLAN filter and the music streamer. The supplied cable is an oxygen free copper, CAT 7 cable, with gold plated connectors.

Size: 104x40x21.5mm

Weight: 200grams

Speed: Designed specifically for use with music streamers and capable of handling data speeds of up to 100Mbps.

Cable length: 25cm

Available in a choice of Black or Silver

£200 EX-VAT

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Specifications

Physical Specifications

Size

104x40x21.5mm

Weight

200grams

Speed

Designed specifically for use with music streamers and capable of handling data speeds of up to 100Mbps.

Cable length

25cm

Available in a choice of Black or Silver

$251.40

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All AUVA products are covered by a 60-day moneyback guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.

Where is the best place to put the SmoothLAN in my system?

We recommend you start by connecting it directly to your streamer which should work best for most systems. However, as home networks and hi-fi systems vary, you may want to experiment by placing it next to or between other components in your network (for instance by your router).

Will my home network benefit from an Ethernet filter?

The amount of interference and noise on home networks will vary depending on the cable layout, the number and proximity of noisy electrical devices both in your own home and neighbouring properties. This can also vary depending on the time of day and operation of noisy devices.

Why does SmoothLAN use an aluminium case?

Some Ethernet filters use plastic to prevent case interaction with internal magnetic fields, but this leaves the device susceptible to external interference, which is likely even stronger. In contrast, our aluminium case, coupled with a compartmentalized design and EMI absorbing material, provides superior shielding not just from external electromagnetic interference but also isolates internal magnetic fields from each other.

Is the SmoothLAN filter directional?

No. The SmoothLAN can be used in either direction as Ethernet by its nature is a two-way signal.

How do I install a SmoothLAN Ethernet Filter?

Power down the device that will be connected to the network via the filter.
Unplug the Ethernet cable from your device’s network port.
Insert the unplugged Ethernet cable into one of the ports on the SmoothLAN Network Filter.
Take the additional Ethernet cable provided with the filter and connect one end to the second port on the filter.
Connect the other end of the additional cable back into the network port of your streaming device.
Power up your device, and it should now be properly connected through the SmoothLAN Network Filter.

Why 100mbps?

Limiting the SmoothLAN to 100mbps prioritizes signal purity and noise reduction over raw data speed. High-resolution music streaming, even at the most demand levels, typically requires far less bandwidth than 100mbps. The SmoothLAN is designed to enhance music replay and by capping the speed, the device can focus on noise isolation, jitter reduction, and EMI/RF interference mitigation for streamed music signals.

SmoothLAN Customer Reviews

Colin H. – UK

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David F. – UK

“The SmoothLAN arrived on Friday. I LOVED it! I could hear a significant difference with the SmoothLAN in my chain, without a doubt the best..

Kelvin C. – USA

“I love the SmoothLAN. I thought I’d have to do some A/B listening to appreciate it. Not so much. Immediately noticed more 3D in the..

Mark K. – UK

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SMOOTHLAN NETWORK FILTER

SmoothLAN Critic reviews

Designed for purity

How it works

More than just a filter

Precisely Engineered

Specifications

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to put the SmoothLAN in my system?

Will my home network benefit from an Ethernet filter?

Why does SmoothLAN use an aluminium case?

Is the SmoothLAN filter directional?

How do I install a SmoothLAN Ethernet Filter?

Why 100mbps?

SmoothLAN Customer Reviews

Colin H. – UK

David F. – UK

Kelvin C. – USA

Mark K. – UK

Preben D. – Sweden

Leslie H. – UK

Thomas J. – Sweden

Chris S. – Australia