@JeffofArabica, @Baldy, @cardri, and @qzfrj6. You have all purchased the GigaFoil Ethernet Filter and seem to be very happy with the purchase in its ability to clean up noise and make the SQ jump in your ethernet connection. GigaFOIL Ethernet Filter Has Launched. I have posted this request in the Ethernet Isolator post because I think there are other folks that would benefit from your comments in the Gigafoil Ethernet thread. I respect your opinions and wanted to get some more of them and ask a few questions. Also, anybody else that has opinions on isolating Ethernet noise chirp in. (@tedsmith always respect your thoughts)
I am currently using a Baetis Prodigy Server that has my Roon Core. (I am a Roon addict). The Prodigy Server currently is connected to the DS DAC via ethernet with a crapply router and crappy ethernet cables. (I can also connect the Prodigy via USB and BNC but my questions are related to maximizing the ethernet connections.) I am going to put the GIGAFoil filter right before the DS DAC wich feeds a BHK Pre; BHK 300’s, P20, feeding Maggie 20.7s and 2 REL Carbon Ltd Subs. I have nice interconnects, cabling, and power cables.
My thought is that if the GigaFoil does its job why would I care about the noise created by the crappy router and crapply cables prior to entering the GigaFoil? I am thinking of budgeting my dollars and focusing on reducing noise on everything that the GigaFoil ends up feeding. (e.g. good ethernet cable that would feed the Bridge II from the GigaFoil). I was also thinking of getting the Bridge II out of the DAC and replacing it with something that could accept ethernet and stream and feed the DS via optical or I2S without going through the Matrix shuffle to I2S.
Am I missing something by ignoring reducing the noise before the Gigafoil with better cables or a better router? Any comments greatly appreciated