Ethernet over power line - noisey?


Have any of you actually tried using Ethernet over power lines in your home? Did it affect the sound of your stereo or cause other mischief?

In these discussions on Audiogon there has been mention of this issue but I've not found any actual users describing their experience pro or con taking into account possible effects on power quality and hence sound quality.

Here's your chance!
Art
artmaltman

Showing 1 response by ballan

Sometimes "power line" products can cause problems for audio, especially if you have a good system that shows flaws easily. I also think that grounding issues can become an issue. While I don't usually recommend power conditioners, sometimes when dealing with poor eletrical issues, they can solve some problems.

Network data is delivered in packets, so the problem is probably not with the data signal, but from the electrical and mechanical interference.

What devices and DAC are you using? You might want to just use a wifi router and extender to get data to the area, but wifi connections can also have problems depending on how you are using them.