RUSS ANDREWS NETWORK PURIFIER DESIGNED TO REMOVE NOISE FROM STREAMING SYSTEMS

Russ Andrews Accessories is introducing the Russ Andrews Network Purifier, which is designed to filter noise on audio and video streaming systems.

It will launch at The UK HiFi Show Live 2024, at Ascot.

MINI ZAP

Using the tried and tested Russ Andrews MiniZap technology, the Network Purifier targets the very high frequency noise that is present on typical wired networks. Sources of this noise are unavoidable, as much of it emanates from such common devices as WiFi networks and mobile phones etc. Russ Andrews tells us MiniZap filters work in the critical 2 to 4GHz region where noise from such devices exists.

RUSS ANDREWS NETWORK PURIFIER

The Network Purifier is an in-line device but employs parallel filtering. Russ Andrews tells us: ‘This means that although it is plugged into the network, typically between the router or switch and the streamer/endpoint, its passive filtering offers improved performance with no detrimental changes in the overall capacitance and resistance’. Designed from the ground up, it features eight separate MiniZap filters to condition all eight ethernet conductors on the two RJ45 gigabit sockets – one input and one output. With a 1Gb per second data rate, there is, claim the HiFi accessories brand, no lag when playing high data rate audio or video content.

“We have designed the Network Purifier in response to the rapid rise of ethernet-based streaming systems and the inherent noise problems that these networks exhibit. When used in a streaming system, whether that is with a very high-end audio endpoint, or a low-cost audio streamer or Apple TV, the benefits of filtering the RF noise from the network are dramatic. And, if used in conjunction with our dedicated RANS-1 network switch, the results are even better. It’s an essential part of a computer-based entertainment system.”

Russ Andrews, Technical Director

GROUNDING SYSTEM

Hand built by the technicians at Russ Andrews’ UK facility, the Network Switch is housed in an electrically inert, thermoplastic enclosure. It also features a dedicated 4mm grounding socket to enable the unit to be connected to the Russ Andrews Grounding System, if desired.

Russ Andrews goes on to say that ‘Using just one Network Purifier, installed near the streamer or endpoint, will make a substantial difference to the audio or video performance. Further benefits can be gained by using multiple units, for example between a NAS storage device and a network switch, or between the router and switch’.

RUSS ANDREWS NETWORK PURIFIER PRICE      

£649 inc. VAT

RUSS ANDREWS AT THE UK HIFI SHOW LIVE 2024

Russ Andrews will be exhibiting at The UK HiFi Show Live from 21st-22nd September, with the Network Purifier receiving its public debut at the show.

THE UK HIFI SHOW LIVE 2024 AT ASCOT

Ascot Racecourse

Sept 20th-22nd 2024

9:30am – 5:00pm Friday (Invited Trade and Press Day)

9:00am – 5:30pm Saturday

9:30am – 5:00pm Sunday