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Update on good Ethernet switch

ASI mentioned before I didnot want to say the brand until I heard the Ethernet switch not only after 300 hours which was recommended having a OX over controlled clock , 

and with what myself always do the weak link on any audio component starts with the stock power cord , for minimal monies the Pangea using Cardas grade 1 copper 6-9s. Awg14 sig,Mk2 , and getting rid of the 50 cent bottle neck fuse I put in a 1.25amp 20mm L ,slow blow synergistic purple fuse  these increase fidelity at least 5-7% the switch itself At least 5%  if you know the name Jays audio for transports ,his other company LHY Audio  the SW8 Ethernet switch for   $595 nothing has all this in a nice machined aluminum case , even the uptone ether regen or Sonore deluxe  using a with fiber optic which btw lessens the realism imo both were used witha Sbooster2 LPS , ,theSW8 Ethernet switch  is a great buy ,and if you add a decent power cord  and upgrade the fuse you  will be rewarded further , 7 of us reviewed this and 6 out of 7 thought it was a noticeable improvement vs the others  there were2 other brands which were more ,that were not even that good and had switch mode pS

https://www.beatechnik.com/lhy-audio-sw-8

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kennyc
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@jerrybj 

thanks for the tip 

kennyc
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Bottom line, we don’t know what to measure and/or there’s a poor correlation to what we can measure and what we “subjectively” like to hear.  Measurements are no substitute for demoing to find what “you” like.  Our hearing acuity is much more complex than current science can measure.

Some come on this forum expecting us to “prove it” before they may even consider (if at all) to purchase.  Many don’t bother to try themselves which is the only way to find “their sonic preferences”.  
 

Also, a few seem to have preconceived notions such as “it’s false until proven true”, “it’s true until proven false “, “my reasoning is universal truth for all”, “my perception is universal truth for all”.  
I simply look at the information, and if enough people are experiencing improvements with an audio component or tweak, then “chances are” I’ll get a similar result- there are no guarantees.

For network switches, I’ll probably settle with Network Acoustics’ switch, filter, cable.  I also read good things about Synergistic Research switch and Ethernet cable.  Reports that additional switches have offer sonic upticks but at diminishing returns.  Not sure if I want to spend additional $ down this rabbit hole.  I’m not a fan of messy looking extra eternal linear power supplies, external master clocks, and the cabling needed for them.  

kennyc
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via email correspondence to Network Acoustics:

I can confirm we are launching a new reference switch and timing-wise we are still on target for June and if you’d like to kept up to date I can add you to our newsletter.

 

In the meantime, i can give you some headlines:

 

  • 6 x universal 1Gb/s rj45 ports
  • 2 x dedicated 100mb/s rj45 ports
  • 4 x SFP ports
  • Features proprietary power and ethernet filtering systems
  • Case machined out single piece of Aluminium and available in silver or black
  • Supplied with our own reference 12 v power supply developed specifically for the switch.
  • Dimensions: 300 (w) x 47 (h) x 215mm (d)
  • Guide Price £3500 (final price TBC
  • Free worldwide Fedex express shipping
  • 30 Money back “try-it-at” home no quibble guarantee.
kennyc
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Not sure if off topic, but I’m guessing many are interested in audiophile switches to reduce noise.  

Fiber isolation has been favored by many to reduce noise, but I’m hesitant as I’m not fond of visual setup and some say that fiber may degrade sonics.  If I do try fiber isolation, I like the one box solution:

https://ediscreation.com/product/fiber-box/

 

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