Ethernet Switch- what's the point?


I run an Ethernet cable between my router (standard issue from Verizon) and my streaming transport. I note that some use an ethernet switch between between the router and streamer. Assuming I got that right, what is the point- what does a good switch do? I've been into audio since the 70's but when its comes to streaming, I'm definitely a newbie- 

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@fredrik222 no one is saying spend thousands of dollars, fiber is cheap. Only person spreading false information is you. Also your grammar is atrocious, and why should you care how anyone spends their hard earned cash? 

@12many I would hardly call it persistence, more like trolling as this is the only subject matter he contributes to. And reading through his archives he is consistently chirping off on it. One trick pony. 

  •  i know, that is not the point, the point is to counter all these people are telling people to spends thousands on dollars on things that doesn’t work. So hopefully people don’t go wasting their money. 

 

It's all freddy has ever done. He's stated many times that until someone smarter than him comes forward, what he says can't be refuted. What does that tell you about the man? 

Back when I argued with him, he stated that he tried it and couldn't hear a difference. He couldn't hear a difference or thought it didn't warrant the cost or bother. That's all I need to know.

All the best,
Nonoise

@nonoise you are misrepresenting what happened. You made a bunch of claims and linked to a guy building his own RF detection device and claimed this guy was a genius and knows everything about RF. I pointed out to you that EMI/RF devices cost $20 on Amazon, and this guy didn’t know anything more than average Joe. 
then you went on to post a bunch of links that contradicted your claims, a while stating that they support your claims, and finally you admitted you actually have no knowledge of the subject at hand. For which I give you kudos, no one else has admitted in the face of facts that they actually don’t know anything.

but you are correct in that I have tried a few Ethernet cables, I still have one in my box of cables, and I have tired the etherregen. I also said why I tried, which was there is no way these should work, what am I missing? 

@recklesskelly  people are literally saying to spend thousands of dollars in the thread…

thanks for your comment on my grammar, it matters a lot. 

@fredrik222 I have seen a range of $1349.00 (recommendation on LHY SW10) and $89.00 on an isolator switch. You should change your moniker to Chicken Little. Again why should you care if I spend $20K on a switch? It is our money not yours. 

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