Network Switch

An audiophile network switch is designed to minimise electrical noise, timing errors and interference that can travel across an Ethernet network. While digital audio data arrives intact, reducing noise entering streamers and DACs can improve overall system performance in revealing audio systems.

The improvement depends on your system. Many listeners report lower background noise, improved imaging, tighter bass and greater clarity when using a purpose-built audiophile switch alongside quality power and network components.

A standard IT switch is designed for maximum data throughput and reliability. An audiophile switch focuses on reducing electrical noise through features such as:

• Linear power supplies
• Low phase-noise clocks
• Improved PCB layouts
• Better power regulation
• Optical isolation
• High-quality internal components

Not necessarily.

Fibre provides complete galvanic isolation between network devices and can significantly reduce electrical noise entering your audio system. Many LHY Audio switches include SFP ports allowing fibre to be introduced where beneficial.

Choose according to your system:

• AS6 – Entry-level audiophile systems
• AS6 Pro – High-performance systems requiring 2.5G and 10G connectivity
• AS8 Pro – Larger systems with external clock capability
• AS8 Pro Plus – Reference-level installations with maximum isolation and clock performance

Absolutely.

The quality of the power supply has a significant influence on the performance of any network switch. LHY Audio products incorporate low-noise linear power supplies designed specifically for high-end audio applications.

Yes.

They work with virtually any Ethernet-enabled streamer including Eversolo, Innuos, Auralic, Lumin, HiFi Rose, Aurender, dCS, Linn, Naim, Roon endpoints and standard network equipment.