Good mid-price audiophile switches

kennyb123

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100Mbps is all I need but I can see there are advantages to 1G and even 10G for some.
I appreciate your understanding. I am sure I don't "need" a 10G pipe to my NAS, but I will probably take a step by pursuing 2.5gbps span between the Macs I use to process my music and my NAS.
 

audiobomber

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In post #470 of this thread, I reported on a shoot-out with the LHY SW-10. I have edited the post to remove the results of this test, as it has come to my attention that I may have tested the LHY with a 10GTek SFP instead of the Finisar. I apologize to anyone who read the post and to LHY for my carelessness.

Hopefully I will be able to redo the comparisons in the future. My opinion at this time remains what it was when I had the LHY in-house for a week. Either the EtherRegen or SW-10 can sound best, depending on ancillaries (power supply, AC and DC cables, fuse, clock, system synergy and personal preference).
 
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Golum

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After a good year with Edisons audio switch and a bit less with fiberbox2 I've decided to send them back to HK and get them ready to be power supplied by Firebird LPS. I always stress the human touch and communication,, and this with Edison is just absolutely exemplary. Units were ready in about two weeks and shipped back so for the last almost a month I've been using those goodies with a smile on my face.
So in nutshell, what was already good with this setup was elevated to another heights with the addition of LPS. Overall music flow, darker background, musicality. I did not notice any major diff in for example deeper bass or better treble/mids but the sheer palpability of presentation is something I look for so the entire exercise was very well worth. IMG_2393.jpeg
P.S. I've also took opportunity to get the additional creation from Edison - his reference USB cable and this will be described in the separate thread...
 
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Gene 15352

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Beautiful set up! I'll be ordering my Ediscreation Switch in the Spring to compliment my Firebox II. I sure hope adding the switch will improve matters even more.
 
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