Basic switch....should I upgrade?


I'm using a D-Link switch into a EtherRegen (with an AfterDark PSU & Clock) via a Signature Ethernet Cable. Coming out of the EtherRegen I use a basic fiber optic cable into my streamer. (All connects/cables not mentioned are upgraded.)

Simply put, should I upgrade the switch or does the fantastic EtherRegen clean up the switch's audio shortcomings?

Please don't tell me to get a TT!  

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Showing 1 response by cakyol

@fredrik222 seems to be the only one who knows what he is talking about.

An Ethernet switch either works completely & flawlessly or fails miserably.  There is no in between.  Since cheapish switches are designed to mostly work in 1 gigabit range, unless you exceed the 802.11 specs they ALL work, for them, audio level speeds is a walk in the park.

Unless there is something electrically wrong with the switch when you first use it, a different power supply will NOT make a difference.

Keep your money and simply buy a $30 switch.  It will be MORE than adequate.  Just make sure that its existing power supply actually works and make sure the wiring you add is at least category 6 compliant and you will be fine.