29-Jul-2020, 21:13
(This post was last modified: 29-Jul-2020, 21:14 by David A.
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The network is only being used o control the device from the tablet if you're using wifi, USB or a coaxial, optical, or AES/EBU connection to deliver the signal to your DAC/amp. If you're using an ethernet connection to your amp then the network is also carrying the data for the music signal. A network switch isn't going to change the bits but the bits are carried by an electrical signal that can introduce noise to the analog stages of a DAC and the noise characteristics can vary from switch to switch. Less noise in the signal path makes a difference and if you're using ethernet then the switch is in your signal path.
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