Nucleus, is there a better alternative?

K41 seems like a nice item and I guess a glorified nucleus. Not too much info on the processor inside.

I like the idea of the LPS and a better ethernet but a new unit would be a substantial benefit I think

Is the optical connection better than ethernet and will eliminate noise? 
I like the converter option and wonder what converters, ie. Fmc, are better. They seem pretty cheap.

I did notice that fmc require a power connection so this means more noise and hopefully this doesn't create a problem, but then again noise is not relevant once the signal hits the optical path.

Network switches seem to be a great source for creating lots of noise. So do the network switches limit the noise being created?

A network switch is like an orgy of traffic because of all the Sharing of netwerk that goes on

Mr. small green computer,

Why does the etherregen run so hot? It makes no sense at all. I have huge amps and some with tubes and they don't run nearly as hot as this thing does.

It seems rather dangerous to have a specifications let's say it's acceptable for it to reach 130°. Just seems crazy to me