are NET Switches worth considering?


I have an Innuos Pulsar Streamer that gives me everything I need - incredible detail, imaging and PRAT. I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with NET switches? I'm particularly interested in the Innuos Phoenix NET and I'm wondering if adding this switch is worth the money. So for those of you who have great streamers is a net switch a must?

I should mention that my only source for music is streaming. 

My Innuos Pulsar feeds my Accuphase DC-37 Processor/DAC and my other components include an Accuphase C2300 preamplifier and an Accuphase A-48S Class-A amplifier.

Thanks in advance!

fire_water

@audioman58   I have ordered the LHY SW10 Pro. It compares nicely against the more expensive switches.

FWIW, I have the Stack Ethernet Regenerator and it is a nice upgrade in front of my Antipodes server. I could never swallow the price on the Innuos, though I am guessing it will make a difference for you. Every time I think digital can’t be improved, an added tweak comes along that lowers the noise floor and improves the soundstage. I would go for it.

If you can, try one before you buy and have someone help you do a blind test. I tried one and heard no difference. Others have a different experience-perfectly valid, but I wouldn't spend a lot of money without a test.

 

 

@fire_water you can pickup a nice used PhoenixNet for under $2,500 US.  When you consider the power supply and caps that it uses the price is in line with other audio grade switches imo.  And it’s a very good switch.  I’m not that familiar with the Statement but I believe you’re correct regarding the Phoenix’s. I’ve read that the separate Phoenix reclocker  is not that much of an improvement over the Phoenix lite board so it’s probably more cost effective to add the board.  I have found that USB cables can have a significant influence on the sound.  I haven’t tried the Ansuz and I didn’t care for the Front Row either. The Stealth USB cable is the best I’ve tried and what I use.  But you have to be careful with reclockers and some USB cables.  I had a connectivity issue with the Pulsar’s Phoenix lite board and first Stealth and then the second Stealth was no problem whatsoever.  Go figure. According to AI it has something to do with the reclocker’s sampling rate delay. I believe @audphile1 had the same problem.  I use Cardas Clear Beyond power cords for all my components so I haven’t played around much in that regard.  But yes, I have found that power cords can have a significant impact as well.  BTW you have a lovely listening room. I have thought about doing the same thing in my barn.  I know “the boss” would really appreciate it too.  Maybe some day 🤔

I tried several options, including a regenerator, dragon Ethernet cables, an inexpensive fiber bridge. I ended up with a WiFi extender (to remove all grounding noise) on a dedicated circuit, and I’m currently auditioning QSA Ethernet cables. This setup was the best so far for me in my seeming very resolving system. 
 

also running my nagra streamer on an s booster helped quite a bit.