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Basic switch....should I upgrade?

I'm using a D-Link switch into a EtherRegen (with an AfterDark PSU & Clock) via a Signature Ethernet Cable. Coming out of the EtherRegen I use a basic fiber optic cable into my streamer. (All connects/cables not mentioned are upgraded.)

Simply put, should I upgrade the switch or does the fantastic EtherRegen clean up the switch's audio shortcomings?

Please don't tell me to get a TT!  

wsrrsw
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wsrrsw OP
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Perhaps at this point this update will be a needed soporific.

I used the enterprise switch with a fiber optic out into to an EtherRegen and then out of Regen into ye old steamer with a dang fine ethernet cable. Sound was very very clean...a bit too clean. So.....

Removed switch (again this time a "good" one) and tried EtherRegen first with ethernet cable in and fiber optic out and then with ethernet in and ethernet out. With my gear the all ethernet sounds best. YMMV

Clean any and every thing a reap the rewards. Maybe even get a gold star?

 

boxer12
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@wsrrsw - Interesting... I got a nice boost in SQ when going with fiber. What brand & length of ethernet cable before & after the EtherRegen are you using? 

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wsrrsw OP
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@boxer12 I’m using this one .6 meter very short out of ERegen and a 40’ in that was needed to get to where stereo stuff is into the ERegen . Can’t get to gear any other way except a wireless solution.

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lalitk
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@wsrrsw 

Which model did you go with from Ubiquiti? 

boxer12
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@wsrrsw - Thanks for the response

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