Basic switch....should I upgrade?

@wsrrsw ok. So you need one Ethernet to Roon core and one to streamer. I thought EtherREGEN can split one in to two outs. So I fail to see why fibre optic is necessary in this chain at all.
One more thing…I tested and didn’t care for the iFi power supply on d-link switch. I returned the iFi. I also returned the FMCs.
I just ended up with EERO to NA Eno Streaming System to Lumin U1 Mini. No further plans to touch or “enhance” this chain.
This is the best sounding combination. But…it is system/ears/brain//OCD driven and dependent so yeah I get it….

“Less of a chain (wires, power et all) to me makes sense.”

That’s why I’ve been recommending trying Network Acoustics ENO passive filter. It is probably the most effective noise filtering device without the ‘extra’ baggage (LPS, clocks, Ethernet switch, fiber converters and so on).

@lalitk Network Acoustics now has the muon Streaming System But to use roon and the hard drive I would need a switch. English Electric 8Switch seems to be an excellent choice. Trying to decide if the included power best option. They say not to use linear power with the unit.

A lot more here on the Muon

@wsrrsw

I’m aware of latest offerings (Muon filter and Rubicon Ethernet switch) from NA albeit at higher price point. You may try EE8 and see if it’s worth the improvements in your system. You can read up on Muon and Rubicon switch here,