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Network Switches

Here are a few...

Melco S100  (just announced)  https://www.melco-audio-masters.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/101505220/mel_2073_s100_a4_2pp_info_sheet_v3.pdf

SOtM sNH - 10G  https://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/snh-10g/

The Linear Solution Reference Audio Switch https://thelinearsolution.com/ref_swtch.html

Feel free to add others.
david_ten
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grannyring
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@yyzsantabarbara. I have an SOTM Switch using SOTM Cat 7 DBL copper ethernet cabling. I also have an Innuos Server/Streamer and will most likely get two of the Sonore optical modules like @thyname.

@thyname. Please share how you set up (Wired) your two optical modules to your Innuos and the resulting sound quality improvement realized?
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thyname
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@grannyring  -- simple: Ethernet (copper) coming from router ----> first opticalModule (powered by one SGC 5v linear power supply) ---> fiber cable ----> second opticalModule (powered by a second SGC lps) ----> Ethernet Cable (copper) ----> Innuos ZENith MK3 ethernet input.

The opticalModules replaced a pair of tPLinks FMCs I used to have before.

Improvement is audible. Mostly in timbre and tonality. Everything sounded more natural, and more focused.


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@thyname  Do you have a feel for / thoughts on the reasons the Sonore Optical Modules outperformed the 'standard' FMCs? Thanks.
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thyname
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No idea about the reasons why. I can tell you that when I put the TPLinks, the improvement was almost nonexistent. Totally different level with the opticalModules.
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nonoise
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Just for sh*ts and giggles, I remembered this from Clones Audio.
https://www.clonesaudio.com/networking

FunJoe's switches have been out for quite a while and may be worth a look. He has two versions: one with 24 ports, a Femto clock and upgraded LPS and the other is an 8 port unit with (I think) just the Femto clock.

All the best,
Nonoise
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