Power supply for ethernet switch?

Thank you for the replies! That helps! @erik_squires I had read that before that these should not be on the same outlet/conditioner as the rest of the system. I had already planned to use a separate outlet for the switch/power supply. Love the PST-8. I have everything else on the Furman Elite 20PfI.

@akg_ca thank you for sharing that. I saw that video as well with Hans and that got my attention. However I saw another blog where they measured the Silent Angel and no difference whatsoever with that vs a Netgear switch. In fact the individual stated he thought the Netgear sounded better...

My dilemma is what direction Silent Angel with Small Green Power Supply, or the Optical Mod, Converter, etc and go all in on the Small Green Computer setup? Costwise would be about the same...

@fastfreight thank you for the recommendations. Unfortunately the switches you mention are too rich for my blood at this point…was trying to keep it under 1K, even less actually.

@audphile1  I actually do need a switch. That’s what’s driven me down this rabbit hole as I have now read so much about them and how some say it can make a difference. So I figured if I’m going to get one and that it can make a difference with an outboard power supply, etc, I figured why not look a bit deeper…

I’ve been back and forth with Andrew from Small Green Computer and he’s been great! So responsive. According to him the Optical Module is the piece that will make the biggest difference. 
 

Thanks to All for your time and advice. Still debating which path to go😬

Thank you @fastfreight. That is exactly my problem though is that once I hear it I can’t unhear it. This is exactly what gets me into trouble🤦🏼‍♂️🔫😂! 

@trivema COMPLETELY agree about adding DDC to Pontus! I had a rough go of it getting off the ground (having some static issues and a bit of a rough go getting the combo with I2S nailed down), but once everything got straightened out I was floored! Adding Hermes to Pontus was probably every bit as big a jump as adding Pontus to my system. Never expected that big a difference...And thank you for sharing your experience. My system is definitely revealing enough to warrant any tweaks. 

Bottom line for me is I needed to add an ethernet switch anyway, so if there are switches/power supplies, etc that can also make a difference, why not explore that, right?

@chipcalzone  Thank you. Appreciate you sharing that experience. Being that the Optical Mod from SGC seems to make the biggest difference I’m leaning in that direction and going full in on that package with the power supply, converter, etc. that said I can’t seem to get past the Silent Angel. Unfortunately I can’t do both. It’s either be the Silent Angel OR the SGC route. Still researching and trying to decide. I already have an Ifi LAN Silencer on my TP Link Adapter. 
 

@trivema thanks for the top I’ll check out Alpha Audio. And totally agree again on the Pontus. Did the same for me and damn if this thing isn’t built like an absolute tank!

Something else is that I also have an ADD-Powr Symphony in the chain. I was having some static issues when I introduced the Hermes. I removed it thinking that could be it. That wasn’t the case so I added it back in. Currently I have Ethernet cable going from TP Link adapter to Symphony in and then Symphony out to Streamer. I’m thinking the Symphony may have to go if I go the SGC route. I almost feel like you get to a certain point where there’s just too much in the chain and it starts doing more harm than good? I posted about this a while back…

@mclinnguy  Thanks for chiming in, The Symphony does have its own power supply, but I am using an AQ power cable from the power supply into my Furman Elite PC. It did improve sound for sure, but I'm thinking if I add the switch and the SGC setup it'll just be too much...

@mgrif104 That is super helpful-thank you! Read a few blurbs and they say it's actually measurable. I have read and researched so much on this. It seems it's 50/50 on whether it makes an improvement or not. Good discussions. Like I had said I needed to add a switch anyway and of course (like literally everything in this hobby) I came across a whole can of worms and followed it down the rabbit hole🤣🤣

Hi, All!

So after digging, reading, searching, comparing, and just as I was about ready to pull the trigger on the Silent Angel, while watching Hans' review I came across his review of the EtherREGEN. Decision made, I'm going with the EtherREGEN! 

Maybe I'll add a power supply down the line as well...

Just want to thank all who took the time to respond and offer advice!

@mclinnguy Thank you! I did see that Gen2 was in the works. Might wait for that one, though if there’s a jump in cost over the original not sure if I can swing it. But no harm in waiting I guess. But the EtherREGEN is absolutely the route I’m going. The reviews (especially Hans’) totally tipped the scales. For now my Trendnet switch will hold the fort. I’m also going to hold off on a power supply for now until I pull the trigger on the EtherREGEN. The 30 day guarantee is nice but I totally think I’ll also add to the list of keepers of this unit.

Thanks for also providing the link!