Snake oil of the year?
AQVOK Switch SE Audiophile High-End Network Switch Lan. I think we are going to have some fun with this one, let it rip here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFQ3YvR3Eo
Here is the product page.
If the only people that purchase them are those that believe that it will work, then we have a skewed population. And that population would likely believe that they help in a sighted test. Much the same as people who do not believe that they work would likely hear a difference in a sighted test, and also may not want to hear it in a blind test. |
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Audiophile Network switches? There are prior threads dissecting this. Here is a sample of the “audiophile” network switches assessments from some our fellow forum members
djones51 4,473 posts 01-17-2022 6:20pm “…There is no such thing as an audio grade switch …”
" ... 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...."
" ...Well, I just tried using a wifi repeater and noticed no improvement (or degradation) of sound quality. ... "
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Judging by the tone of your OP, you never tried an Ethernet Switch? They may or may not impact SQ depending on your own system, and your listening skills / preference. I don't know your system. But, judging by the picture on your profile, with the (right or wrong) assumptions that that picture depicts your system, I don't think an Ethernet Switch should be your top priority right now. |
