Im using a LHY SW-6. Works great. Using the fiber port to a media converter then to Aurender N200
Network Switches
Another digital question from an analogue guy.
I am currently running an Electrocompanient EDM MKII ( Streamer DAC) and a Small Green Computer Sonic transporter. Both run off of a Trendnet ( unmanaged) basic switch.
Would an upgraded switch have any sonic impact?
If so what switches in the 500 dollar range would be recommended?
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An interesting thought. I realized that I run my network switch through my power conditioner ( a Digi Buss ). The maker of which commented that that should be "cleaning' the power. So perhaps an iFi X power supply would not add much to the mix. I wonder whether an optical isolator would be beneficial in that setting. |
@rivinyl , FWIW, I tried the iFi LAN iPurifierPro between my switch and my integrated DAC/streamer/amp and vacillated between thinking it made no difference and thinking it slightly degraded sound quality. I returned it and went with the pair of media converters and SFPs (described above). That approach in my system has resulted in a decidedly lower sound floor with no (at least as fast as I can hear) accompanying loss of dynamics or other degradation to SQ; it also saved ~$200. |
Another variation on the switch: Has anyone tried this HPE “Aruba” switch with both twisted pair RJ45 ports and 2 slots for optical fiber SFPs? (Speeds limited to 1g) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561166-REG/aruba_jl681a_instant_on_1930_8_port.html Thanks! |
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