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Network Switches
An interesting thought.  I realized that I run my network switch through my power conditioner ( a Digi Buss ).  The maker of which commented that that should be "cleaning' the power.  So perhaps an iFi X power supply would not add much to the mix.... 
Network Switches
Thanks for all the suggestions.!  
Network Switches
I wonder if I could throw out another question to the group; keeping in mind that my budget is limited in the 500 dollar - 750 dollar range. If I were to pursue an LPS as the first step in enhancing my digital sound; which component would the sta... 
Audio Grade Ethernet Cable
Sorry, did not mean to stir things up.  Just was musing about the divergence between cost and benefit at the outer ends of our hobby.  I guess what I should be pondering is whether the above  discussed upgrades could bring my streaming beyond the ... 
Audio Grade Ethernet Cable
I do understand the principle that separates have the potential to be better.  I would, however,  think a well designed combination unit would try to account for the potential pitfalls of internal noise.  I ultimately went with a combined DAC -Str... 
Audio Grade Ethernet Cable
I wonder if having an integrated streamer/DAC would help avoid some of the noise issues?  Particularly if the unit is built with good shielding.  I did query the good people at Electrocompanient about this issue and they felt that a well shielded ... 
Network Switches
I have also looked at the Sonore options, but found if not using an "optical streamer" ie the optical Rendu, two optical modules were needed ( per Andrew Gillis).  One to convert the ethernet to optical and then another to convert back to ethernet... 
Network Switches
While I ponder the many noted options, I do have one other ( and simpler ) question.  My home wifi is a mesh network and thus the main pod ( from which my switch/server/ streamer emanate) is wired by an ethernet cable to the cable modem/router.  I... 
Triode Wire Labs
Does the Triode wire ethernet cable have a "sound"? Is it warm ?  
Network Switches
I am quite impressed with the extent of responses my question has stimulated.  Drilling down a bit it looks like perhaps an optical power isolator may be the most cost efficient way to go.  Again, in my analogue brain it looks like the iFi Silent ... 
Network Switches
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the effe - 01 and how does this fit into the above recommendations  
Network Switches
I love the ECM.  Its very natural sounding, perhaps a touch warm ( which I like ).  Vocals are so lifelike ; its a bit spooky at times.  It does need a good 50- 100 hours break in.   I had several prior DACs including Bricasti and Linn; and this i... 
Network Switches
I do wonder if the incremental improvements would keep up with the exponential cost increases.  On the lower end of the cost spectrum the LAN silencers might be worth a try ( as long as they can be returned ). Has anyone compared the IFI Lan Sile... 
Network Switches
Antigrunge2:  are you suggesting using the ethergen behind my current switch as opposed to upgrading the switch?  
Is there a ROON sound?
I agree with foggyus91.  I use Roon with a SGC server and Electrocompanient ECM-1 MarkII streamer DAC.  When I compare the streamed music to a CD version ( via Audio Analogue CD transport ) the CD always sounds better.  More musical, larger sound ...