Why do I need a switch?


I just watched a few videos about audiophile switches and I don’t understand the need. Cable comes into my home and goes to a modem and then a NetGear Nighthawk router. I can run a CAT6 to my system or use the wireless. If you don’t need more ports, why add something else in the signal path?  On one  of the videos the guy was even talking about stacking several switches with jumpers and it made the sound even better. He supposedly bought bunch’s of switches at all ranges and really liked a NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS108Ev3) That costs $37 on Amaz.

Thanks in advance.

128x128curiousjim

@nd1der 

 

The reason I am trying to add a bit of fiber is to remove noise. If you have fiber coming into your home and modem, then you are good to go. You could try running fiber out of your modem to your router, but you probably won’t hear any difference.

 

OP:

The ifi iPower adaptors should work well and minimize AC noise generation. RELATIVELY affordable given the usual markup on anything that says "audiophile" on it.

I run my DAC on a Power X version, and then use the next level down for my streamer, and network switch in my HT. 

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@pcrhkr

I’ve been using the for about a year and it works great!

NETGEAR Powerline adapter Kit, 2000 Mbps Wall-plug, 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports with Passthrough + Extra Outlet (PLP2000-100PAS) https://a.co/d/0pfP5NU

One out goes to the integrated and the other goes to the server.

If I change the 9v PS’s,  I’m hoping to find one LPS, with two outlets. Use only one AC plug, less clutter.