"Audiophile Grade" Ethernet Switches - The new generation

[Flashman]

@Flashman - keep us posted as it breaks in!  If you believe it sounds better than the Bonn N8, how so?

Mike, it's always difficult to be objective but I sense a better cohesiveness in the music presentation.  Instruments seem better defined on the sound stage and voices, in particular, sound richer.  Some say with continued break in that music becomes more holographic.  I am guessing that means a wider sound stage but, really, who knows?  I feel I made a good buy as I get a state-of-the-art switch and a solution to the Devialet handshake with Roon RAAT.  Come to Charleston and I'll play some music for you!

It is very much still on my bucket list although I must admit the extreme heat (emphasis by Flashman) has me a bit concerned.  I've seen that sighted numerous times.  That just seems a bit strange from a design standpoint.  But I would think that a well placed heatsink or two such as @octaviars posted a few  posts back would tame it nicely.

Mike, regarding heat, the ER casing can be really hot to touch (48-52C/118-126F according to the ER manual).  The manual states that the components inside typically operate at half their thermal ratings, so no issue there.  The manual further states that the case is the heat sink, though I have seen some people actually apply heat-dissipating fins to the unit (not recommended by manufacturer UpTone).  I felt around the unit and the heat is not transferring inside my BDI cabinet; it's confined to the unit itself.  Not a problem for me, however, for others, the heat may be an issue.