[iFi audio]

Set your audio free with blissful, noise-free sound​

When used for audio, LAN interfaces are inherently ‘noisy’. iFi’s LAN iSilencer removes electrical noise that distorts the audio signal to unleash the connected equipment’s sonic potential.

Southport, England – In recent years, more and more music lovers have taken to streaming music as their primary audio source. These streamers are often connected to audio gear via network routers. There are pros and cons to this. Ethernet interfaces can pass hi-res audio data at maximum resolution and, allow bit-perfect conveyance of the original source data – which is ideal, on paper. In practice, LAN is a complex, multi-purpose computer interface – not one that was created specifically for audio. It is usceptible to electrical noise, not least from the router’s power supply, which can adversely affect sound quality.

iFi makes several devices that enhance audio quality. Two of the most popular are the iSilencer+ and iDefender+. Joining that illustrious family is the new LAN iSilencer, that boasts premium galvanic isolation technology, where electrical circuits are separated to eliminate stray currents.

The LAN iSilencer features Gigabit Ethernet support, with no speed restrictions. It is constructed using a shielded socket and plug with integral ground connections, that blocks external interference, minimises packet loss and ensures stable signal transmission.

Whilst isolating and removing system noise, the LAN iSIlencer reduces the overall jitter in the system – a form of digital distortion that leads to timing errors and results in cold, harsh sound. It also re-balances the signal via iFi’s REbalance technology, ensuring that the digital signal received by the streamer is identical to the original source.

The LAN iSilencer can be connected to a router, network switch or ethernet wall socket. No power source is needed. The precise effect of the LAN iSilencer on sound quality varies from system to system; typically, one can expect to hear more clarity, greater dynamic extension and sharper leading edges, making the music sound more vivid and open.

The iFi LAN iSilencer is available from Amazon and other selected retailers from today, priced at £89, (€89, $89).

 

[WDitters]

What effect can be expected when you connect them on the switch / router side instead of the audio device side? Not every audio device setup is suited / has room on the back for one of these …

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

The LAN iSilencer can be used in either position that is better for your individual setup.

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Cheers!!

 

[adrianm]

I was waiting for you guys to come out with something like this so I can finally see if it's all snake oil or not

 

[chargedcapacitor]

Jitter is incredibly easy to measure, so it should be trivial to test whether or not this actually works. I'm willing to bet it does more harm than good in most cases.

 

[Somatic]

I’m curious on folks thoughts on this. Will be watching.

 

[emilsoft]

Jitter is incredibly easy to measure, so it should be trivial to test whether or not this actually works. I'm willing to bet it does more harm than good in most

There’s more to it than just the jitter we measure directly impacting sound quality - low jitter dac can sound like crap, reclocking with a decrapifier can add more jitter even but it can make it sound cleaner and better - how so? Our measurements don’t tell the whole picture, quite limited. Maybe one day we will get more extensive measurements in line with what our ear perceived as higher quality and pleasurable

 

[h2oglasses]

Very interested in this attachment. Look forward to the reviews!

 

[emilsoft]

I think lan decrapifier might be one step too far for me.. but who knows maybe it’s much like usb - that one definitely appreciates some decrapification

 

[dcguy73]

Jitter is incredibly easy to measure, so it should be trivial to test whether or not this actually works. I'm willing to bet it does more harm than good in most cases.

Ethernet filters have been on the market for a while for hospitals and other industrial uses. This isn't really anything earth-shattering.

I'm looking forward to ASR testing this device out and proclaiming it's hot garbage and does nothing to improve the signal.

Having said that, I've already ordered one. I love iFi's colorful little gadgets. They look like the results of letting the Chord design team loose with a 3-D electronics printer.

 

[emilsoft]

Ethernet filters have been on the market for a while for hospitals and other industrial uses. This isn't really anything earth-shattering.

I'm looking forward to ASR testing this device out and proclaiming it's hot garbage and does nothing to improve the signal.

Having said that, I've already ordered one. I love iFi's colorful little gadgets. They look like the results of letting the Chord design team loose with a 3-D electronics printer.

ASR are rubbish for these kind of tests - don’t trust what they say for decrapifiers/power supplies - their tests are one side of a 5 sided dice. They think all dacs sound the same (according to their tests) so how can they discern differences such as this. Only way is to hear it yourself

They’re useful for basic speaker/distortion tests just to confirm basic design conformity, anything else it’s like trying to talk to a deaf grandpa.

 

[dcguy73]

ASR are rubbish for these kind of tests - don’t trust what they say for decrapifiers/power supplies - their tests are one side of a 5 sided dice. They think all dacs sound the same (according to their tests) so how can they discern differences such as this. Only way is to hear it yourself

They’re useful for basic speaker/distortion tests just to confirm basic design conformity, anything else it’s like trying to talk to a deaf grandpa.

Oh, I wasn't plugging their track record by any means. I should have put a winky by that sentence. I already know what they're going to say before they even do the review.

 

[gordec]

At one point of this hobby, I did a lot of investment into linear power supply, cables and connections including "cleaner" ethernet connection. The difference is very small and usually I don't know if it's real or not. Ifi makes these cheap small gadgets, so the investment is low to play around. If you never tried, it may be fun to dip your toe in. This is much cheaper than Sonore's OpticalRendu. https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/products/opticalrendu

 

[569424]

will this also help YouTube videos look better?

 

[gordec]

will this also help YouTube videos look better?

It does. It upsamples all veil internet connection to 8k and 200hz refresh rate.