are NET Switches worth considering?

@mdalton 

Are you saying that a fibreoptic connection between streamer and DAC eliminates the benefit of a switch?

@fire_water 

Do not buy Phoenix Net Switch or any other LAN devices, they are obsolete now. If you want to experiment, buy a Ethernet Filter with Optical Isolation. This will allow maximum noise reduction without robbing the dynamics. I am using an optical isolation in my system and it was an end game upgrade for me. Check it out, 

https://store.lhy-audio.com/collections/audio-switch/products/lhy-ethernet-filter-with-optical-isolation?variant=44858486882477

@tcutter 

I am.  It’s like living next door to a noisy neighbor.  You can make them an exorbitant offer and buy their house from them, but maybe you should try closing your doors and windows and see if that works first.

I'm getting the impression that all one needs is a fibreoptic setup anywhere in the pathway between modem\router and the DAC. Correct?

@lalitk I have to say it again... your room and equipment are stunning! Nothing like a really good cognac with music in a room like this.  I could sit here listening to Bobo Stenson, Tord Gustavsen and Marcin Wasilewski all night long.  

I'll take your advise and look into that optical device.