Network Switches

Good morning,

If you’re serious about your music and your videos for movies and price no option, I would look into the Nordost QNet Network Switch, the Nordost QSource Linear Power Supply and their various cables.  I know it is a bit pricey but it can cost you more money in the end chasing the rabbit.  Heck you can even connect your Roon Nucleus to it using the same Linear Power Supply.

just a thought and happy listening!

If spending $3,799 on a switch that looks like a spray-painted smoke detector (plus $2749 for its companion power supply) is considered sane, one wonders what "chasing the rabbit" looks like. Respectfully.

devinplombier

If spending $3,799 on a switch that looks like a spray-painted smoke detector (plus $2749 for its companion power supply) is considered sane ...

Are you saying that you evaluate audio gear based on appearance? Would you like it better if the switch was in a bigger box with blue meters?

I’m not a fan of Nordost and haven’t tried the product, but appearance isn’t the obstacle.

Are you saying that you evaluate audio gear based on appearance?

Actually yes, to some extent. Everything else being equal, I will prefer the product that is more pleasing to look at. And a simple L2 network switch is one of those rare cases in audio where everything is equal.

If I were to spend a combined $6,548 on a switch and PSU, you bet I would demand it not resemble a smoke detector.

Disclaimer: I can afford it. I am just not interested.

devinplombier

Everything else being equal, I will prefer the product that is more pleasing to look at.

That's just human nature.