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Adding a Cisco Gigabit Switch

I was reading that the signal coming in from my cable router carries a lot of noise.  My Pro-ject Stream Box S-2 Streamer is connected from my cable router to my streamer via Cat 5e.  I recall reading that adding a Cisco Gigabit switch in line from the cable router would reduce noise and re-clock the signal at the same time.
what are the thoughts and opinions on this addition?   Should I upgrade the 5e to a higher level Cat?
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mitch2
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Something else you could look at to reduce network line noise is presented in this article by Michael Lavorgna titled, "Electrically Isolate Your Networked Audio" - a relatively inexpensive add in the audio world:

https://www.audiostream.com/content/electrically-isolate-your-networked-audio

I power mine with a LPS.
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