Fiber does reduce noise greatly and is a good streaming solution/upgrade. No doubt. I have found the Network Acoustics ENO combo filter and cable package simply sounds better. More natural tone and improved musicality. The filter is small and passive. It is easy to use, takes up little room, as does not use a power supply. They have a new combo cable and filter package coming out late next month that is even better! I have tested it. Wonderful results. Yes, you should use a good Aphile switch with it. I found the switch I use to be a big plus in sonics. The fact that some don’t believe in switches has never bothered me. Folks think USB cables don’t matter. A great USB cable is a must in my experience.
I think fiber and the system above both accomplish the task well. I tried both and like NA’s approach more sonically in my particular set up. It could be results vary by system and listener.