Hi, just a little chime in here ...
Bang for buck you really must try a legit SFP+ switch. There is a topic on Audiophile style that gets into why. I use Mikrotik CRS 305 which I configured as my router
Also, some streamers with wifi are extremely good at reducing noise from ethernet, that is far superior to wired ethernet.
Be careful with shielded cables, UTP may be better in some locations in your network. I have ... ISP > Cat 6a UTP > EtherRegen > fibre > CRS 305 > Audiophile Cat 6a > Antipodes server > Audiophile Cat 6a > WAP ... endpoint (Devialet) The audiophile cables are different $1k range chosen to put where they sound bes |