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Do I really need an " Audio Grade Network Switch "?

I think it's been a quite controversial topic for years, like what's the difference between normal network switch and an audio grade network switch, the price difference is certainly obvious though...
Anyway, I've done some researches, most audio reviewers say that under this " new digital streaming era " that an network switch is a must for an audio system, which is understandable for me, I mean because if I wanna play TIDAL or Qobuz or Spotify, I gotta use network so I can stream these online services, so yeah I get that if the network quality is good enough, it can possibly level up the music performance.

But anyhow, I'm new to this area, so I don't like to spend big bucks on my first purchase hahaha... there's a very wide range of the prices though, the top one is Ansuz Power Switch I think, the inner circuit and design look pretty sharp, and surely over my budget lol

So I'm choosing between Bonn N8 and SW-8, these two both got good reviews, and the prices seem so darn much friendly to me as I'm looking for an entry level switch now, do any of you have any insights to share?
or should I just go for the higher level ones?

Best,

preston8452

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In New England we have a multi state audio club and hear tons of things 

the uptone audio Ether regen for $600 truly does clean all the noise before entering your equipment .

on another level my brother had for Audition the $2200 Synergistic research switch that come with their very good new purple fuse and a nice powercord  it made streaming much more real and settled we compared several switches from $30 net gear another $1k switch which the$630 uptone audio best.

the synergistic was much better would I buy one I am going to buy one years end 

it was that good it weighed  over 8 pounds the powercord and fuse are $1 k or more and come with it the powercord is a must , I have AQ top Diamond Ethernet and USB cables which bring very godsystem synergy with theUptone 

there is a lot in the design to make suck an impact and to me worth the$2200

your other equipment too much be very good to get the most out of the investment.

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