Good Ethernet switch

+1 LHY Audio 8-Port (Linksys Business Gbps Switch)

Alvin @ Vinshine Audio

“I would personally complete the trio and get the PhoenixNet.”

+1, @thyname

Couple of more alternatives that are competing favorably against PhoenixNet,

Network Acoustics Rubicon switch at $2400.

SOtM sNH-10G High-End Audio Switch Hub at $1700

Keep in mind, most switches performs best with external LPS and high quality DC cable. That’s one less thing you don’t need to worry with PhoenixNET.

Thanks to everyone for your replies! Probably best to wait and get the Phoenix. I’m about to get a really good phono set that will press the issue for the network switch.

A smattering of recent past forum posts on AGON that are worthy to revisit before buying boutique audiophile recommended switch options, and network tech expert opinions therein.

Network Switches

Here are a few...
Melco S100 (just announced) https://www.melco-audio-masters.com/upl ... eet_v3.pdf
SOtM sNH - 10G https://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/engli ... m/snh-10g/
The Linear Solution Reference Audio Switch https://thelinearsolution.com/ref_swtch.html
Feel free to add others...."


re: buying boutique audiophile network switches pushed on audio forums

Ethernet Source
" ... No, I have not, nor will I ever. Having been a network technician for over 30 years I know that a network switch’s job is to faithfully receive packets and transmit them to their intended target. If it doesn’t do that it will be replaced as defective. Implying that these devices can color audio signals is patently ridiculous, but I knew at some point some one would try it and some one would buy it...."