@nmolnar 

f possible, connect mesh routers together with  Ethernet cable or fiber backhaul runs for best performance.

I'm curious why connecting 'mesh routers together with ethernet cable' vs. the ethernet cable directly from my router in the study is going to provide improvements. Can you elaborate on this point if you don't mind?

BTW, I use a Google Nest Wifi mesh system and tried it in my media room, but I didn't feel it provided any improvement, so I went back to regular ethernet the way it was. I agree with you about the benefits of fiber optics, but as I said earlier, given the over 200 foot distance and other reasons, it is not feasible to run a long fiber cable at the moment. But that is something I might consider down the line for sure.

Also, I own an SGC opticalModule Deluxe that I'n using with my opticalRendu in my study. This setup used to be in the media room before I got the Innuos Zenith MK3 and Eno filter. Initially, I didn't feel that the Zenith + Eno combo was better than opticalRendu. But I kid you not, after putting over 50 hours on the Zenith, it has far surpassed the opticalRendu. My main system has never sounded this good.

@timo62 -- the PhoenixNET switch definitely sounds very interesting. It's a little pricey but if you consider the alternative, i.e. the jumbled mess of wires and boxes, it's actually not a bad deal, and not really that much more expensive considering everything else. What gives me pause is that there is a dearth of reviews and feedback from actual owners. Of course, you have your usual professionally written reviews but that's neither here nor there.

I've been doing some research ... okay, what I really mean is asking a lot of people whose opinions I trust ... and I'm of the opinion that I'm better off putting my money towards a DAC which has a really good built-in clock and employs better isolation techniques before I invest in an external switch like Phoenix. In the meantime, I might try a cheaper alternative like EtherRegen to see if it makes a difference. But to be honest, my current configuration (Supra Cat8 >> Eno >> Zenith >> DAC) is sounding splendid! I don't think my system has ever sounded this good. I'll probably just enjoy what I have for the time being.

Nice system!

I need to clarify as I may have caused confusion on this point. I meant that from the main mesh router and/or it's switch connect the mesh satellites using a star wiring topology configuration so that each satellite mesh router is connected or backhauled via hard wired vs. wirelessly.to the main mesh router. A significant and measurable uptick in bandwidth will occur as well as stability improvements. I did not mean to daisy-chain each mesh router together. Note this configuration may need to be updated via the router's admin page although some mesh systems may auto sense and use hardwired Ethernet when connecting to their satellites vs. wirelessly.

For more detailed info on Ethernet backhaul connections, see:

What Is Wired Ethernet Backhaul And Why Is It Better? – Family Electronics

@arafiq ,  I would imagine the Innuos PhoenixNet switch along with the Innuos Phoenix reclocker would go well with your Zenith. I agree that it would be pricey and there are probably less expensive ways to improve streaming SQ.

Seems like for now, you just need to obtain an Ethernet Switch that you would be happy with and you might be very happy.

I agree that there is not much information from personal owners of the Innuos PhoenixNet switch comparing it to other switches.

FWIW: I had to investigate this ethernet switch business for myself so I picked up 2 gigabit switches on Amazon, $14- 8 TP-Link TL-SG125, $176- Cisco cbs110-24T. My router is a TP AC1900 which has it’s own gigabit ports. Ethernet cable is Supra CAT8. Modem/router/switches all plug into a Monster HTS1600….end result after 2 days of listening. Absolutely nothing. Zero difference to my ears. Note: I don’t have a LPS on hand for the TP-Link and the Cisco has a built in PS so I can’t say if that makes or breaks this test. Nevertheless, everything goes back tomorrow…thanks to Prime this experiment cost me nothing and saved me what would have been well over a grand had I jumped into the audiophile ethernet switch rabbit hole.