Network Acoustics

Inside the Muon2 Ethernet Filter & Muon2 Streaming Cable

Four Stages of Noise Filtering: Building on the widely acclaimed Eno2 and Muon Pro, the Muon2 Ethernet Filter employs a new 8-core architecture designed to work at speeds up to 2.5Gb/s. At its core is a new four-stage cascaded filtering system, with elements working in series and parallel to remove two distinct forms of unwanted electrical noise: Differential Noise, which interferes with the data, and Common Mode Noise, which radiates EMI through the system. The new circuit design also prevents self-induced electrical ringing and features a fully integrated grounding system to draw noise away from the signal path.

Solid Beechwood Enclosure: From work on previous products, Network Acoustics have identified that micro-vibration has a big effect on sound quality, so they established that the choice of enclosure material would be critical to achieve the level of performance they wanted for Muon2. After testing a wide range of metals and polymers, the company turned to wood, settling on beech as the best material for absorbing vibration without colouring the sound. To realise their design, Network Acoustics partnered with high-end speaker maker Auer Acoustics, who precision-mill each enclosure from a single piece of beechwood.

Pyramid Isolators: To support the enclosure, Network Acoustics developed their new Pyramid Isolators. Hand-machined from hardened silicate minerals to a sharp point, they perfectly isolate the Muon2 Ethernet Filter from surface-borne vibration. The audible effect is greater focus, finer micro-detail, and a more stable soundstage.