You asked what switch I tried: English Electric 8 Switch .
In my direct experience(s) I don’t support
- any supposition that any network Ethernet switch(es) is/(are) room dependent,
- or otherwise dependent on any other non-digital / analog portion of one’s audio system.
Rather, it is directly the quality build of the digital streamer + DAC portions alone and not lofty priced Ethernet network switches for MY improved audio performance experience.
FWIW This is my system:
REGA OSIRIS integrated amp
REGA ISIS VALVE cdp/ DAC
BRYSTON BDP1-USB digital streamer/ server /
BRYSTON BDA2 DAC
HARBETH 30.2XD standmount speakers on TonTraeger speaker stands
PHILIPS 630 ( USA) tuner ( fully rebuilt and upgraded 2021)
bespoke custom high-end black walnut audio rack
All CARDAS CLEAR interconnects array
CARDAS CLEAR REFLECTION speaker cables
CARDAS CLEAR / CLEAR REFLECTION / GOLDEN REFERENCE power cables
i also have digital streaming capabilities in my “B” system ( ~ $5K with all ARCAM electronics / TRIANGLE bookshelf speakers / CHORD cables) . The network switch digital (non?)-experience was the same for me. Go figger.
Again, others may have different experiences…. Some drive Fords, some drive Chevys …carry on… no worries. Trust your ears- yay or nay …. Fine … But it’s entrenched beliefs on the manufacturers specs or mag reviews that includes marketing hyperbole influencing one’s purchase decisions that leaves me cold and unconvinced.