fullbass
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I have been watching for quite a long time what complex chains some people build in order to get a high-quality signal over the network.
These are tons of LAN filters, signal converters, external clocks, power supplies, and more.
I will just share a DIY development of our Russian developers - Alexey Zhidkov and Alexey Galkin. This is the so-called audiophile network switch. You probably know similar devices from various brands. This is not an advertisement, because you will not be able to buy it in the nearest store, or order it on the site for delivery.
A little about what's under the hood of 8-ports Ethernet Switch - MATRIX.NET
This device is based on one of the best audio network switches from Zyxel.
To reduce the digital noise into the chain, the electrical circuits of the main switch board were upgraded, and a special LPS (linear power supply) based on supercapacitors was also implemented. Also, the device uses a specially selected accurate clock, which optimizes the transfering of data packets to the receiver, which gives a significant increase in the sound of your system.
The presence of a dedicated clock power line based on supercapacitors allows you to get the most stable and clean power supply to the crystal oscillator, which, in turn, reduces the phase noise of the generator in the audio range.
Size - 220 х 160 х 80mm
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My personal impressions of the result of using this switch
The first impression was that the blanket was removed from the previous sound. Significantly improved space and sound stage. This acquires a more regular geometric shape - a sphere. If you used to feel that the scene has no depth, or there is a feeling that the scene is flat, now you get a tangible depth, versatility, layering.
The second thing you pay attention to is a significant increase in dynamics, speed, attacks, frequency transitions. No more lethargy, friability, cottoniness in the sound. Even the fastest, most aggressive, complex tracks are played clearly, legibly, with excellent separation of instruments. Improvement across the entire frequency range. I can’t even single out anything separately, because I hear improvement everywhere - the bass is even deeper and more textured, even more dynamic and impactful, the mids are even more expressive and emotional, the upper frequencies are clear, comfortable, extended.
In general, when you first hear the changes that the switch gave you, it’s as if some important component (DAC or amplifier) has been replaced in your system, so these are significant changes.
I tried to connect my iMac to the switch in order to use it as a transport for Gustard R26 via USB. And you know, in this case, I also got a significant increase in sound quality. But the biggest upgrade I got was when I connected (LAN) Gustard directly to the switch.
In addition, the important thing for me is one small box that replaces a ton of different junk, and gives an improvement in sound at least as much, I'm sure.
These are tons of LAN filters, signal converters, external clocks, power supplies, and more.
I will just share a DIY development of our Russian developers - Alexey Zhidkov and Alexey Galkin. This is the so-called audiophile network switch. You probably know similar devices from various brands. This is not an advertisement, because you will not be able to buy it in the nearest store, or order it on the site for delivery.
A little about what's under the hood of 8-ports Ethernet Switch - MATRIX.NET
This device is based on one of the best audio network switches from Zyxel.
To reduce the digital noise into the chain, the electrical circuits of the main switch board were upgraded, and a special LPS (linear power supply) based on supercapacitors was also implemented. Also, the device uses a specially selected accurate clock, which optimizes the transfering of data packets to the receiver, which gives a significant increase in the sound of your system.
The presence of a dedicated clock power line based on supercapacitors allows you to get the most stable and clean power supply to the crystal oscillator, which, in turn, reduces the phase noise of the generator in the audio range.
Size - 220 х 160 х 80mm
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My personal impressions of the result of using this switch
The first impression was that the blanket was removed from the previous sound. Significantly improved space and sound stage. This acquires a more regular geometric shape - a sphere. If you used to feel that the scene has no depth, or there is a feeling that the scene is flat, now you get a tangible depth, versatility, layering.
The second thing you pay attention to is a significant increase in dynamics, speed, attacks, frequency transitions. No more lethargy, friability, cottoniness in the sound. Even the fastest, most aggressive, complex tracks are played clearly, legibly, with excellent separation of instruments. Improvement across the entire frequency range. I can’t even single out anything separately, because I hear improvement everywhere - the bass is even deeper and more textured, even more dynamic and impactful, the mids are even more expressive and emotional, the upper frequencies are clear, comfortable, extended.
In general, when you first hear the changes that the switch gave you, it’s as if some important component (DAC or amplifier) has been replaced in your system, so these are significant changes.
I tried to connect my iMac to the switch in order to use it as a transport for Gustard R26 via USB. And you know, in this case, I also got a significant increase in sound quality. But the biggest upgrade I got was when I connected (LAN) Gustard directly to the switch.
In addition, the important thing for me is one small box that replaces a ton of different junk, and gives an improvement in sound at least as much, I'm sure.
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They only have input for one optical cable each, but shouldn't that be sufficient? One is marked with "A" and the other with "B" both ports says TX.. 
Takes forever to have them shipped 