Anybody want a laugh?

It's been built for network streaming, which reportedly has better sound quality than USB, HDMI, coax and optic fiber. The processing is done on the server computer, the data stream is sent on to the streaming device (which just does the hand off, with very little jitter) and then to the DAC all via ethernet.

Fidelizer Pro is a program that is used on my personal fanless computer and it makes a significant bump in performance.

Jplay FEMTO is the server software this device is really designed to work with, along with audiophile grade ethernet cables. As all three devices are going through the router, the same ideology that is used successfully in many digital systems is to get as little jitter, noise and the timing bang on. The hundreds of reviews on European audiophile forums can't all be wrong??

I personally also use JCat FEMTO clocked USB card, based off a NEC USB card that has been highly modified, which is US$500.

I haven't gone to network streaming yet, as I'd need to purchase a FEMTO network card, and ethernet DAC and this exact router. If reviews have any validity will render a superior performance in my system!

@mahgister - good point, when you hear superior you recognise it.
@djones, maybe you should ask the seller if he'll accept returns and try the funny router?

@cd318 - yes and network streaming is now considered the benchmark, apparently better than any other known system for sending a data stream to a DAC.

@djones - well it’s a good thing that well healed audiophiles all know the fact - "measurements mean absolutely nothing", right?

Well I’m into computer audio, and I’ve been following the advice of the "people" in the forums with excellent results - just saying.

And as it’s known snake oil right here in Agon, then we should just let these poor unsuspecting people enjoy the music and you’ll stick to what you already have.

@djones - maybe because it's superior and you have just validated my comments? And do you suppose that it cannot possibly be improved upon, in any way by anybody?

On the other hand, I also saw this review,
https://alpha-audio.net/review/review-fidelizer-etherstream-switch/2/


"Now we are curious what a nicer adapter would do on the SG110D-08. So the default switch. We’ll take a Sbooster 12-volt version and connect it to the switch. Poe: Yeah… that’s a step. And to make it even nicer: he immediately plays away the Fidelizer Etherstream. The Sbooster immediately brings an extra piece of peace and control. More than the Etherstream. Those who buy smart can find a Cisco for 40 euros and with 329 for the Sbooster you are 30 euros cheaper. Not good news for the Etherstream."

So really nobody here has stepped forward and actually tested the highly modified switch manufactured or rather upgraded by a highly respected audiophile products seller. Snake Oil, snake oil.

The same switch which actually has these reviews...
as well as computer audio forums..

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/fidelizer-etherstream-network-switch-2/

https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/fidelizer/3/

http://hifiknights.com/reviews/accessories/fidelizer-etherstream/

Yeah I'll agree that the "Peace & Control" verbage sounded quite a lot like bovine excrement.

However I did find the article that stated a good linear power supply into the switch yielded a better result.

I have had a similar experience to discopants in regards to a linear power supply, however in my USB.
roberttdid mentioned about power to the USB, and I removed power for my computer based USB card to an external quality linear power supply with very good results.

The last review I posted that said the linear power supply yielded better results, didn’t actually continue by giving any indication they used the linear power supply in the modified switch though. Which of course is more money.

@glupson

" Tibetian singing bowl handmade in Nepal. Should it be Nepalese singing bowl, then? How does all that go? "

When the Chinese invaded Tibet in the early 50's, many Tibetans fled to escape the Chinese, including the Dali Lama who fled to India. When I visited Nepal bordering Tibet on the south, many Tibetan influences in art was easily found. My silver and gold bracelet has Tibetan writing on it.