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Relationship between Ethernet Switch and SQ

This one will probably invite some withering mockery, but I will ask....

I only stream, and my streamer (Bryston BDP) is fed with an ethernet cable that runs back to my router.  Literally back to my router; there are enough output jacks on the router that I have a long run to the streamer and no ethernet switch in the chain (or the house system for that matter).   (There is an Eno filter right before the streamer).

I happen to OWN a nice LHY ethernet switch.  I am assuming that there is no reason to use it in this configuration, that is, assuming there are noisier switches, and less noisy switches, there is still no net benefit of adding any switch to this chain.  But maybe, just maybe, in the metaphysics of electrons that I do not understand, there is some reason why a nice switch prior to the streamer accomplishes something (in theory...I get that I can A/B test and try to fool myself whether I can hear a difference).  For the first person with a correct answer, I will mail a nice $600 switch to the address you specify! (JK)

mathiasmingus
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nonoise
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Here's one of Chris's videos on the Switch X:

All the best,
Nonoise 

 

 

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cleeds
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fredrik222

I am an expert, however, you fall under the Dunning Kruger effect ... I called him a BSer. Because that is the truth ... he is just another clueless guy hawking gear that doesn't do anything, at best, at worst deliberately trying to make money of people who don't know better. 

Nasty insults are no substitute for reason. They actually weaken whatever argument it is that you might be trying to make.

fredrik222
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@nonoise  How am I not an honest broker? Point to one post where I wasn't able to back up my statements or claims.

fredrik222
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@cleeds The Dunning Kruger effect clearly shows that FACTS DO NOT MATTER to people who don't know them. But again, it is ok for everyone to jump on me when I answer the OP, but when I call them out for not knowing anything about the topic, I am the one insulting?

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And here's one on the Aruba:

Like he says, you can get the Aruba, used, over at eBay. Just make sure it's from a seller with great feedback. There's tons of them online and you can scoop one up for $15 or go for a brand new one for $125. 

Also, make sure it's IAP 225-US so it's configurable and legal to use.

No need to spend $3K for the one sold at GTT Audio but you'll have to source your own linear power supply and it won't have any of the mods in it but you'll be way ahead of the game for pennies on the dollar.

All the best,
Nonoise

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