Power supply for ethernet switch?


Hi, All,

 

LOVING my DENAFRIPS Hermes/Pontus combo! WOW what a difference adding the Hermes made. I could not have been even hopeful for the improvement this made!

 

I just bought the TP Link TL-SG105 Ethernet Switch. I have been contemplating so many different paths here, including the setup from Small Green Computer with the Optical Module, power supply, etc. Very intriguing. But that's a little expensive and a lot of added wires,components, etc. I was also looking at the Silent Angel Bonn N8 switch...Would love to get some opinions on just adding a power supply to my new TP Link switch or would one of the other paths mentioned above be better?

 

If adding a power supply to the TP Link would be a worthwhile improvement, any recommendations, maybe even the 5V power supply from Small Green Computer?

Thanks in advance for your time and advice😊

kingbr

@trivema COMPLETELY agree about adding DDC to Pontus! I had a rough go of it getting off the ground (having some static issues and a bit of a rough go getting the combo with I2S nailed down), but once everything got straightened out I was floored! Adding Hermes to Pontus was probably every bit as big a jump as adding Pontus to my system. Never expected that big a difference...And thank you for sharing your experience. My system is definitely revealing enough to warrant any tweaks. 

 

Bottom line for me is I needed to add an ethernet switch anyway, so if there are switches/power supplies, etc that can also make a difference, why not explore that, right?

Hello @kingbr , I do understand.  And some years ago I would have said the exact same thing :)  I do have a suggestion; before buying the fibre conversion stuff, try a Tempus on 30 day trial.  You may be surprised at what you hear!  And, as I found, it is difficult to unhear it!!  Take care, Ken

Thank you @fastfreight. That is exactly my problem though is that once I hear it I can’t unhear it. This is exactly what gets me into trouble🤦🏼‍♂️🔫😂! 

Guy asks about changing the power supply on a switch that retails for $15.99 (including the power supply) and in less than a page we are recommending components that cost thousands of dollars. Audio at its best.

Guy asking about exact same items other guy previously bought.  Seems sort of appropriate to reply.  Guy lending experience and trying to be helpful.   No need for new guy to be so cynical.  :)