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RE: Network Switch. This can't work. But it does.

This is the advice received from a network engineer who knows his stuff:

Running a switch between the router and your streamer should give you an improvement. The D-Link DGS105 with an ifi 5v PS is a really good solution. You can get both from Amazon. This $92 combo may be as good if not better than the likes of a number of very expensive switches. The D-link has a very well engineered board, which is why you'll find it inside some "audiophile" switches. You should ground the switch. Just attach a wire to its grounding post and attach to the ground of a phono plug and plug into an empty socket on your preamp or amp.

I then run a very short ethernet cable from the switch to a streamer. It works for me.


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  • RE: Network Switch. This can't work. But it does. - Mel 10:26:24 11/16/23 (2)
    • Dang! - Ivan303 07:36:16 11/17/23 (1)

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