EtherREGEN or LHY SW-6? Anyone compare the 2? Thoughts/opinions?


Hi, All,

So just when I was ready to pull the trigger on the EthgerREGEN, at the last minute I came across the LHY SW-6. Thanks to all who took the time to respond to my previous post about adding an Ethernet switch/power supply.

 

The only 2 pcs that will be connected to the switch is my streamer (Eversolo DMP-A6 Master) and a Brennan B2 CD Ripper. I also just added 2 Ethernet cables from Pine Tree Audio (solid stuff very reasonable prices) 

 

My final decision has come down to these 2. Both are same cost-wise and I have read great things about both. Anyone compare the 2 or have any opinion as to which direction to go? My only concern is that the EtherREGEN runs very hot. I've always felt that something that runs hot may have a shorter shelf life?

 

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and time...

kingbr

+1 for LHY. Etheregen initially sounds like its offering improved clarity, but to my ears the sound is a bit un natural, brittle and tiring after a while, which is not uncommon in my experience with media convertors. It is improved with the afterdark clock, but personally I prefer the etheregen coming in and and out of the "a" side using it like a tradtional switch. and avoiding the "moat". Things have moved on quite a bit since the ER came out and the LHY is beautifully made and more importantly has a far more balanced, natural sound and realistic sound stage, is also times a lot better which is hard to find in switches. Obvs just my two cents and i know theres a lot of love out there for the ER

@teknorob23 thank you! Very helpful! I am definitely leaning heavily towards the LHY. Still have not pulled the trigger but I've pretty much decided on the LHY. Yes there is a lot of love for the ER but you're analysis seems spot on, thank you very much for sharing.

no probs, i dont think you'll be disappointed and you'd need to spend significantly more to do any better.  :-)

The LHY SW 10 is no longer available, it’s been out of stock for several months. SW-8 also gone.  I've had the LHY SW-5 I bought from Vinshine a few years ago.

 

@fthompson251 I was originally looking at SW-8 and came across the SW-6. Alvin from Vinshine said the SW-6 was a much better unit. AND it has the isolated port similar to the ER. SW-6 all the way man!