I will contact Antipodes and repost back.
Network Switches
Here are a few...
Melco S100 (just announced) https://www.melco-audio-masters.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/101505220/mel_2073_s100_a4_2pp_info_sheet_v3.pdf
SOtM sNH - 10G https://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/snh-10g/
The Linear Solution Reference Audio Switch https://thelinearsolution.com/ref_swtch.html
Feel free to add others.
Melco S100 (just announced) https://www.melco-audio-masters.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/101505220/mel_2073_s100_a4_2pp_info_sheet_v3.pdf
SOtM sNH - 10G https://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/snh-10g/
The Linear Solution Reference Audio Switch https://thelinearsolution.com/ref_swtch.html
Feel free to add others.
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@glory An [unmanaged] switch between your (main) router and networked components is plug and play. A better / higher quality switch will result in better sound quality. Upsides can (also) be achieved from powering a switch with a linear power supply, including the mass market ones. Think of it as a serious isolation step between a typically noisy router and your Antipodes. If configured, you can also separate your noisy/dirty components from your audio focused ones. Given your comfort level with $$$ fuses, I’m surprised by this: : ) Does one have to pay that much $$$ for this gizmo? Copying this for those unfamiliar with unmanaged vs. managed switches: https://www.fieldengineer.com/blogs/network-switch-managed-vs-unmanaged |
I recently tried a Silent Angel Bonn 8 network switch with LPS (£600). It has made a much more significant SQ improvement than i was expecting. Similar to the level obtained from an upgrade in a high quality power conditioner or regenerator. After several hours of listening i switched on the projector (fed by a sky box linked to the Bonn N8) and the images were much sharper and blacks so much darker; it's a cliche i know, but i really did have to reset the the picture controls. There is a review of this switch on "audio science review" where the test results conclude that there can be no improvement. This is followed by several pages of presumably well qualified people laughing at audiophiles who fall for these scams. Their certainty is impressive. it's an interesting irony that we all share a interest in the technical side of this hobby with the aim of getting better SQ and yet many highly qualified people will have poorer sounding systems because they simply will not try a product (at no financial risk). a scientifically minded person should surely see the very large data set of people who independently report positive reviews and wonder, how likely is it that they are all lies and expectation bias? Perhaps it is a fear that it might contradict what they (don't!) know? |
Speaking of network switches, @david_ten is spot on! “Think of it as a serious isolation step between a typically noisy router and your Antipodes. If configured, you can also separate your noisy/dirty components from your audio focused ones.” I brought in M12 Switch recently, while I am still evaluating this ‘revolutionary’ product, my initial impressions are nothing short of amazement. It has elevated my streaming system to whole another level. Nope, I am not exaggerating :-) |
@lalitk Congratulations on acquiring the "Telegärtner M12 Switch Gold" Looking forward to your feedback and results once you have had a chance to fully evaluate it. For folks who may not be aware of this unit, here are impressions / reviews from Marcin Olszewski and Jacek Pazio // Sound Rebels. https://soundrebels.com/telegartner-m12-switch-gold-jcat-optimo-3-duo-english-ver/ |
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