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LHY Audio AS8 Pro Audiophile Network Switch
$3,099.00
The LHY Audio AS8 Pro is an audiophile network switch featuring isolated LAN ports, low-noise linear power and precision TCXO clocking for cleaner, more stable digital audio streaming.
Product Description
Reference-Level Network Performance for High-End Streaming Systems
The LHY Audio AS8 Pro is a high-performance audiophile network switch designed to deliver cleaner power, lower noise, and greater timing precision for advanced streaming systems. Building on the AS series, it introduces enhanced isolation, upgraded clocking, and a refined linear power architecture to unlock higher levels of clarity and system performance.
Key Benefits
- Ultra-low noise floor for cleaner signal transmission
- Improved clarity & detail across the entire system
- Enhanced timing & musical coherence
- Greater stability in complex streaming setups
Key Features
- Precision TCXO Clock – Lower phase noise and improved timing accuracy
- 8 Isolated LAN Ports – Reduces cross-device interference
- Linear Power Supply – Multi-stage regulation for clean, stable power
- Low-Noise Architecture – Optimised for high-resolution audio systems
- Aluminium Chassis – Rigid, EMI-resistant and vibration-damped
- Advanced System Integration – Ideal for complex digital front ends
Ideal For
- High-end streaming systems
- Users upgrading from entry-level audiophile switches
- Reducing noise in multi-component digital setups
- Maximising performance from streamers, DACs, and servers
AS6 vs AS8 Pro – Technical Comparison
| Category | LHY AS6 | LHY AS8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Entry-level audiophile switch | Flagship / reference-grade switch |
| Network Architecture | Single network domain | Dual-zone (2.5G + isolated 1G audio zone via fibre) |
| Optical Isolation | SFP + single isolated port | Full opto-electronic isolation between zones |
| Clock Type | OCXO | SC-cut OCXO + PLL synchronisation |
| Phase Noise (1Hz) | ~ -100 dBc/Hz | -110 dBc/Hz (typical) |
| Frequency Stability | Not specified | < ±5 ppb |
| Frequency Accuracy | Not specified | < ±0.05 ppm |
| Clock I/O | 10MHz input (BNC) | 10MHz input + output (BNC) |
| Clock Distribution | Si5381 PLL | Advanced PLL system-wide synchronisation |
| Power Supply | 30VA toroidal transformer | Dual 50VA toroidal transformers |
| Regulation Design | Linear regulation | Multi-stage μV-level regulation (LT3041 / LT3045 / LT3042 arrays) |
| Ports | 4 × RJ45 + 1 × isolated RJ45 + 1 × SFP | 6 × RJ45 + 2 × SFP (segmented zones) |
| Grounding | Standard | Dedicated grounding terminal + ground switch |
| Power Consumption | Not specified | 18W standby / 32W full load |
| Target System | Entry to mid-level systems | High-end multi-component digital systems |
Should You Upgrade from AS6 to AS8 Pro?
The AS6 is an excellent entry into audiophile networking, offering OCXO clocking, isolated output, and clean linear power.
The AS8 Pro builds on this foundation with a more advanced architecture, greater isolation, and improved system integration—making it better suited to higher-resolution systems and more complex digital setups.
If your system includes multiple digital components or you are looking to extract the maximum performance from your streamer and DAC, the AS8 Pro delivers a clear step forward in refinement, clarity, and overall stability.
The AS8 Pro delivers a clear step up in refinement—offering a more detailed, stable, and natural presentation for demanding listening environments.
Main Data Switching Zone
- 1 × 10Gbps SFP/SFP+ port
- 4 × 2.5Gbps RJ-45 ports
Audio Isolated Zone
- 1 × 1.25G SFP port
- 2 × 1.0G RJ45 ports
Clock Zone
- Clock Output AC Coupling: BNC ×1 (10MHz @ 50Ω square wave, 7dBm / 0.5Vrms)
- Clock Input AC Coupling: BNC ×1 (10MHz @ 50Ω sine/square wave, 7–14dBm / 0.5–1Vrms)
Built-in OCXO
- Phase Noise (Close-in): -110 dBc @ 1 Hz Offset (Typical)
- Frequency Stability: < ±5 ppb
- Frequency Accuracy: < ±0.05 ppm
Grounding
- 4mm Ground Terminal ×1
- Ground Mode Switch (Float or Grounded)
What’s in the Box
- AS8 Pro Audiophile Ethernet Switch
- Generic Power Cord
- LAN Cable 1.5M
AC Voltage
Factory set to 220–240VAC (or can be configured to 110–120VAC)
Power Consumption
18W (Standby) / 32W (Full Load)
Fuse
- 5 × 20 mm T2.0AL (110–120VAC)
- 5 × 20 mm T1.0AL (220–240VAC)
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions: 400mm (W) × 55mm (H) × 260mm (D)
- Weight: 5.5 kg
Additional Information
| Weight | 5500 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 × 26 × 5 cm |
| Colour | |
| Brand | LHY Audio |
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