Specialists in eliminating network noise.
Networked products are exposed to network noise, the enemy of digital music. Music streamers, network players, NAS drives and all-in-ones can all connect to a network over Ethernet, and whilst a digital signal is robust, it is not immune to electrical noise. That noise interferes with, and degrades, the audio signal, and hence the music you hear.
Aardvark targets those Ethernet connections, and the noise within them, especially important in music streamers, to remove interference, leaving the audio stream as pure as possible. Simply plug this little adaptor into your system and revel in new musical clarity and precision!
The Aardvark snuffles out noise like its African namesake does with ants and what’s left is clean, vivid and three-dimensional.
Alan Sircom, Aardvark Classic Review, Hi-Fi+ Oct 2024
This Argentinian manufacturer is renowned for meticulous hand-wired galvanic isolation and also uses heavy shielding to decouple sensitive electronics from network noise.
- Eliminates electrical network noise
- Totally passive device. No noisy outboard power supply or batteries to replace
- Uses two inducting coils, transferring the data to each other without electrical conductivity
- Vibration isolating container
- Painstakingly hand soldered, one at a time
Models
Aardvark Classic Network Isolator
The original galvanic network isolator.
Transformer isolation RJ45 socket to RJ45 plug.
Aardvark Ultra Network Isolator
The ultimate network isolator.
Transformer isolation RJ45 socket to RJ45 plug.
High quality transformers in copper & mu-metal shield.
Reviews
Alan Sircom
Aardvark Classic Review
Hi-Fi+ Oct, 2024
“The Aardvark in-line network filter strips away whatever it is in Ethernet performance that seems to make it appear artificial and flat-sounding compared to CD versions and allows the music to spring back to life.”
“This is one of the most surprising products I’ve heard all year—in a good way. The Aardvark in-line network filter might look small and simple, but it knows how to maximise networked audio.”
Roy Gregory
Aardvark Ultra Review
Gy8 Jul, 2024
“The substantial musical improvement reflects an increase in dynamic range, a reduction in noise and a new sense of temporal integrity. Along with those things comes additional colour and shape to notes, phrases and lyrics, a more organic, coherent and holistic presentation, music that better engages the listener by being more recognisable, intelligible, easier on the ear – by simply making more sense.”
“the impact of the Aardvark demonstrates just how musically destructive induced noise can be to not just network replay, but any product that is network connected.”
“Be warned – try and I suspect you’ll buy.”
Ron Cook
Aardvark Classic Review
Gy8 Nov, 2023
“The Aardvark is one device that changes things so much for the better that there is no going back once you experience the improvement.”
“Aardvark has now raised the performance of Qobuz downloads to near parity with any other source. This is a worthwhile achievement for me, given the quantity and variety of music available in this format.”
Where to buy
| Retailer | Location | Web | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The AudioWorks | Cheadle, Greater Manchester | [email protected] | theaudioworks.co.uk | 0161 428 7887 |
| MBS Audio | Reading, Berkshire (by appointment) | byron @mbsaudio.co.uk | mbsaudio.co.uk | 07701 298 325 |