I have two systems on fiber. Both use switches with built in SFP fiber ports and both my streamers accept SFP fiber inputs. Definitely a lower noise floor. Before all that I tried those 2-piece ethernet to fiber converters, but too many connections nearly erased all the noise stripping that fiber does. So I bought the switches and streamers that had them natively. Much better. Lower the noise floor, blacker background = better more detailed audio. Btw, the AOC SFP modules are the best.
Ethernet to SPF converters. What's your experience?
I recently purchased an Gustard N18pro ethernet switch that I like. The seller included a decent fiber optic cable and a Rj45 to SPF (fiber) converter. The converter is a small box powered by a 5 volt wall wart. Pretty inexpensive.
What have people experienced with these converters? My ethernet cables are pretty good and they are short, so I don't know that I need the benefit of isolating through a fiber optic cable.
Gustard makes a N18 which converts ethernet to fiber. I would guess that it's much better than the little box that I have. Would that be a worthwhile investment? It cost $370.
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