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Ethernet Switch- what's the point?
I run an Ethernet cable between my router (standard issue from Verizon) and my streaming transport. I note that some use an ethernet switch between between the router and streamer. Assuming I got that right, what is the point- what does a good switch do? I've been into audio since the 70's but when its comes to streaming, I'm definitely a newbie-
Thanks all!
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A good Ethernet switch such as the SW8 is the best I have compared For it has low noise power regulation , a Ocxo over controlled clock ⏰ and Linear power supplies with lots of capacitor filtering a night and day better setup ,and BTW the piece of crap you have wall wart for your router I changed to a 12v Linear power supply with decent power cord, and upgraded fuse sonically much cleaner sound ,now with the SW8 Ethernet switch with a for example pangea power cord a nice boost in fidelity clean power counts , removing the weak links in the chain. IHave 40 years in Audio ,ain’t much I have not experimented with my brother spent over $3k on his innuous Ethernet switch and it’s muchbetter sound then mine. If you have a expensive setup the innuos is a must hear, for myself for the moment for $595 the SW8 Ethernet switch has pretty decent reviews ,I made it much better still with the Pangea sig mk2 power cord , land synergistic purple fuse , yes an additional $350 but a solid increase in imaging and realism little money for a noticeable improvement , start with the SW8 Ethernet switch ,the good oven clock takes at least 8-10 days to fully settle in. |
@erik_squires If a surge is of concern to you adding a fmc ( fiber media converted) will eliminate and surge that could damage your equipment. It will also improve the sound by eliminating the electrical noise inherent to cate cable. |
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