"Audiophile-grade Ethernet switches have been in the news lately and, in a blink, the landscape is peppered with them. I was feeling the urge, and there was room to elevate. The question was, which one? Based on my very positive assessment of the Nordost QNET Ethernet Switch I bought it" - Positive Feedback
- Audio optimized, Layer-2, five-port Ethernet switch
- Auto-negotiated and fixed Ethernet ports• Internal noise-reduction
- High speed internal layout
- Low-noise, high precision oscillator
- Made in the US
QNET show below with optional QSource power supply
Reviews
"It's been a long time since I ended a review with "I bought the review samples." But I did. And once I realized how vital the QNet was to my system—how a simple network switch allowed me to achieve so much more of what high-end audio is about, and how much more silent and revealing the QSource was than my other linear power supply—I bought a second QSource for my etherRegen and AfterDark clock. I didn't think a second QSource would make another huge difference, but when the soundstage suddenly expanded beyond the front and side walls, my pleasure expanded concomitantly. Don't you love when that happens?"
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"When Nordost released their QNET Ethernet Switch, I was immediately interested. I suspected it would impact the sound in similar ways as their QSOURCE Linear Power Supply, and heard it do exactly that. Both components are particularly good at resolving atmosphere, low-level detail, and timbral finesse. The QNET is amazing at reproducing space and dimension...using them in tandem brings you better sound. " – Marshall Nack, Positive Feedback read the review
Winner HiFi Plus Awards
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Specifications
- Unmanaged Ethernet switch with five Ethernet ports with 8P8C (RJ45) connectors. Ports 1–3 are 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX–capable with autonegotiation and auto-MIDI/MID-X support. Ports 4 and 5 are 100BASE-TX full duplex only. DC input: LEMO, 9V/1.2A.
- Dimensions: 6.5" (165mm) diameter × 1.35" (34.25 mm) H.
- Weight: 31oz (880gm).
- Finish: Matte black aluminum
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