"Audiophile Grade" Ethernet Switches - The new generation

[bernardl]

I can truly say the Etherregen is a game changer.
Expert line seems to be a sensible construction - as also proven in the power supply topic what a Audioquest Niagara 3000+ can do.

I have a slightly different interpretation of the situation  at hand.

The Devialet is as close as it gets to an ideal component. Meaning that any suboptimal component around it removes from the ideal performance. It’s perhaps what you mean by « sensitive construction »?

This can give a mistaken impression about how good the surrounding components are. Having compared a generic hub to the EtheRegen (in a super optimized set up) and to the S10. Yes the EtheRegen is better than a generic hub but in my experience other audiophile hubs (such as the S10 I have extended first hand experience with) take things to a significantly higher level still. And you would hope they do considering the price premium.

Same for power. I would recommend trying the Shunyata Everest and matching power cords if you haven’t done so yet. It takes things further.

Cheers,
Bernard

Bernard,
What amp did you have prior to devialet?


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I was one of the first 100 D Premier owners nearly 10 years ago.

If I recall correctly before that I had used a Denon top of the range preamp receiver with a Rotel power amp and then a pair of Nuforce monoblocks. Excellent really and, just like the D1, with innovative tech and a remarkable price/performance ratio.

Cheers,
Bernard