Help optimizing my streaming setup


My streaming setup is pretty simple and sounds very good right now, but I'm wondering if I can do anything between the router and the streamer to make it better.  I'm not interested in a DAC upgrade at this time.  My virtual system is not up to date.  The system is:

Verizon FIOS router>6 meter DH Labs Reunion Cat 8 ethernet cable>Aurender N100SC>Oyaide DR-510 spdif>DAC

Since I'm able to hardwire the streamer to the router, would a switch provide any benefit?  I'm aware of the Eno that some of you guys seem to like and have been looking into them.  Would an LPS for the router do anything?  Is there anything else I can do? 

ketchup

Showing 2 responses by lalitk

@ketchup 

In my experience, the degree of improvements one hear from these noise filtering devices are in direct correlation of your components downstream. Since you asked, I don’t think most Ethernet switches under $1K ‘designed’ for audio yield noticeable improvements if used in conjunction with ENO passive filter. In a setup like yours, ENO should be more than adequate. If I were in your position, I would order ENO Filter and any of the aforementioned devices off Amazon and compare it in your system. And I wouldn’t bother with LPS on your Fios router if you’re using a filter like ENO ahead of N100SC.

If I may inquire. what type of power cords being used with N100 and BP DAC? 

@ketchup 

I would try the Oyaide Black Mambas on both components and access any improvements. If they Oyaide’s been dormant, allow break-in for atleast 24 hours.