are NET Switches worth considering?

@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. 

FWIW, I will add to my previous comment. I used to have the Zenith Mkiii and while at AXPONA I asked the Innuos rep about adding their DDC in the chain, and he remarked that I would get better results putting their Phoenix in the network. As for optical isolation, yes it makes a difference, but the optical signal has to be converted back to electrical on the receiving end, and if that is done poorly, your gains can be reduced. Products like the Phoenix do it all. All you can do with digital is keep pushing the envelope, I have been pleasantly surprised numerous times with upgrades.