"Audiophile Grade" Ethernet Switches - The new generation

[Snoopy8]

I got my first “audiophile” switch almost 2 years ago; an Audiovox SE. The sound was noticeably better than my TP Link switch which I junked. Until recently, I was quite satisfied and contented with the sound. Then I saw the reviews about the Uptone audio EtheRegen and ordered it with a Keces P8 Power supply. The sound was more full-bodied but I immediately noticed that it added significant Coloration to the sound and the highs we a bit too shrill for my liking. Even after giving it ample break in time, I really didn’t like it.

Having now heard a number of switches, I realised that each switch can impart its own sound.  Sorry to hear you do not like the ErherRegen but it has been good for me.

My next project would be a very interesting piece of equipment called the fiberbox II Which is made in Hong Kong and I just ordered it in the extreme version which is around $1500. I should get it in a week and it will be interesting to see how much of a claimed noise isolation it provides. The link is below

https://www.howenint.com/products/fiber-box-ii

Most likely a better option than the TP link ethernet media converters.

Please give us an update when you get them. 

I am using a Ubiquity EdgeRouter with an SFP port, powered by a  LPS, to feed the SFP port of the EtherRegen.  Using FS.com generic SFPs and cable.  It is much better than the TP link ethernet media converters.