Network Switches

I agree, probably not optimal for multiple conversion, ethernet>optical>ethernet. Thru trial and error I found using OpticalRendu as my streamer was beneficial in a number of ways,. Firstly, Roon sound quality superior using two streamer setup, Roon core on first streamer, Endpoint on the OR which is designed for this purpose only, second benefit is the single optical conversion, third, OR optimizes usb vs what I'd get out of most streamers. 

Certainly one could go optical out of router route, the issue is not all optical interfaces equal, the Sonore and other audiophile converters provide superior optical interface. I and many others have compared generic to optimized solutions, this is the general consensus. 

@sns  we are using Edisoncreation Silent Switch OCXO II ver. Standard and the Fiberbox III ver. Standard. Also have had great results with Sonore Opitcal Module Deluxe V2 in tandem, with my Innuos Statement. 

@lalitk  have you ever experienced any ground loop issues when using the double shieded 26awg linkup Cat8 Ethernet cables?

@kirkwallace 

No issue whatsoever. 

Good to hear. Thank you.  

I've got a test cord coming tomorrow.  The system is sounding so good now -- the media converters with those finisar SFPs & the Corning OM4 fiber seem to be magic -- it's hard to imagine any improvement, but I'm eager to expirement to see the effect, if any, of replacing an unshielded cat 6a cord for the last foot into the M33 (streamer, DAC, integrated amp all in one) with this shielded one.