I've had both Ansuz D2 Powerswitch and Reiki on demo. I went with D2. Didn't think Reiki was anything special compared to say EE8. It's a standard switch in a CNC housing.
Best audiophile switch
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it's the best of the bunch, apart from the D-TC Supreme but it costs double...
I just got the Matrix SS-1 Pro switch. Its a huge upgrade over the LHY SW-6 which surprised me, as at this point most upgrades are incremental. The jump was bigger than going from a stock Netgear switch to the SW-6.
Matrix has done a fully custom board design, 2 ports clocked slower at 100mps for sound quality, 2 SFP ports, the ability to switch all rear LED's off, clock synthesizer, and an internal LPS.
Only one review so far at Soundnews
https://soundnews.net/reviews/acces...o-ethernet-switches-review-can-bits-do-beats/
The reviewer had the Melco, LHY SW-10, and the Ansuz D3. He thinks its better than the SW-10 and approaches the Ansuz D3 but does not top it.
Considering the $1700 cost I am very happy.
Matrix has done a fully custom board design, 2 ports clocked slower at 100mps for sound quality, 2 SFP ports, the ability to switch all rear LED's off, clock synthesizer, and an internal LPS.
Only one review so far at Soundnews
https://soundnews.net/reviews/acces...o-ethernet-switches-review-can-bits-do-beats/
The reviewer had the Melco, LHY SW-10, and the Ansuz D3. He thinks its better than the SW-10 and approaches the Ansuz D3 but does not top it.
Considering the $1700 cost I am very happy.
Looks great and would have been an option if I didn't have D2. I wonder how much better D3 is....Maybe A3 is even better than D2..
Thanks for sharing your opinion! It would be really helpful for everyone here if you could elaborate a bit more on your experience or maybe you did somewhere else?
For instance, what specific improvements did you notice with the switch? How does it compare to others you’ve tried, and in what context (e.g., system setup, music genres)? Sharing these details can make your input even more valuable to the community.
I am very aware that for our best switch, we also need to consider its placement. The surface or component it sits on plays a big role in its optimal functioning, as well as its location within the home network. What’s upstream and downstream from the switch matters too—each aspect contributes to its overall performance.
Just my two cents on isolation platforms: In audio, they are used to prevent external vibrations from reaching a device or to redirect vibrations generated by the device itself. Platforms and footers can also be used to fine-tune the sound (including for switches), but I’ll leave that discussion for another time.
For a switch, focusing on preventing incoming vibrations—if that's the issue—is key. Non-damped compression springs, however, are unlikely to be as effective in this case. They can act as mechanical resonators, absorbing energy but potentially allowing vibrations to persist or even amplify. Without damping, the springs might cause the switch to oscillate or bounce.
To get audible results, you might want to explore damping materials that help absorb and dissipate energy more effectively, or consider changing your isolation strategy to better stop vibrations from reaching the switch. Also, it would be helpful to understand what kind of vibrations you're trying to eliminate. Are they from living next to a highway, your speakers, wood floors, or a wood beam construction?
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