Audiophile network routers, Ethernet switches, Ethernet cables, filters and optimizers
If streaming is a big part of your system, the network gear feeding your streamer matters too. Ordinary routers and switches are built for data, not music, and most run on noisy switch-mode power supplies. Synergistic Research's network components are built for audio from the ground up, with linear power supplies and SR's UEF and EM Cell noise-conditioning technology.
NEW ITEM! SR's Network Router UEF creates a separate, isolated network just for your audio system. It plugs into your existing modem or router and feeds your streamer, ideally through an SR Ethernet Switch UEF. Inside are an SR linear power supply, an electromagnetic conditioning cell, SR's ULF generator and a passive ground conditioner, in a billet aluminum and carbon fiber chassis. Includes a 5ft SR Foundation 12awg AC power cable ($599 value) and an SR Holographic Fuse ($249.95 value). Note: it has no built-in Wi-Fi.
NEW ITEM! The Mk II version of SR's Ethernet Switch UEF borrows technology from SR's flagship Voodoo server and PowerCell SRX line conditioner: new Electromagnetic Cells for signal filtration, SR's Ultra-Low Frequency (ULF) biasing, and SR's latest linear power supply. SR reports a wider soundstage, higher resolution and better tonal accuracy than the original switch. A ground port lets you connect it to an SR Ground Block. Includes a 5ft SR Foundation 12awg AC power cable ($599 value) and an SR Holographic Fuse ($249.95 value).
NEW ITEM! SR's Atmosphere SX Ethernet cable uses eight solid-core 23 gauge copper conductors (UEF CAT 7) in a four-twisted-pair geometry, with solid polyethylene dielectric, UEF Graphene shielding, SR's Quantum Tunneled Ground Plane and 16 hand-crimped connections. SR voices it for long, fatigue-free listening.
Synergistic Research Ethernet UEF Performance Enhancer
Ethernet UEF Performance Enhancer
NEW ITEM! SR's UEF Performance Enhancers are compact UEF filters that SR says lower your system's noise floor. The Ethernet version plugs into an unused Ethernet port, such as a spare port on your switch. SR reports deeper, tighter bass, a wider soundstage and more low-level detail, and says a second Enhancer adds to the effect.
Furutech NCF Clear Line-LAN Optimizer
NCF Clear Line-LAN
NEW ITEM! Furutech's NCF Clear Line-LAN is a passive line optimizer that plugs into an unused LAN (RJ45) port on your streamer, DAC, preamp or network switch. Think of it as a noise sponge parked in an empty port. Inside are an audio-grade capacitor with a damping coating and a semi-sealed air chamber, in a four-layer NCF carbon fiber and stainless steel housing, with 24k gold-plated nonmagnetic connectors. Furutech says it lowers the noise floor for more detail and a deeper, more focused soundstage. Allow 24 hours of break-in. Sold individually. < Furutech PDF >
Furutech NCF Clear Line-USB Optimizer
NCF Clear Line-USB
NEW ITEM! The NCF Clear Line-USB is the same idea as the LAN version, for a spare USB-A port on your streamer, music server, computer or DAC. It has an audio-grade capacitor with a damping coating, a semi-sealed air chamber, an NCF carbon fiber and stainless steel housing, and a 24k gold-plated nonmagnetic USB connector. Allow 24 hours of break-in. Sold individually. < Furutech PDF >