Originally Posted by Ludwig
Reducing network noise was posited as the reason why the MS600's network port only operates at 100Mbit.

(Do ID40 and ID41 follow the same route?)

A 10/100 port is less costly to implement and is sufficient for the amount of bandwidth needed to get the music to the endpoint. The store has the potential need to service multiple endpoints which requires more bandwidth and therefore the 1Gb interface. Simple economics, no conspiracies.

Networks are reliable if properly installed. If noise on the line was a major problem then you wouldn't see them used in business. A properly designed network interface can tell the difference between a data packet and noise and reject the noise. Network jacks are grounded so EMI on the lines are prevented from getting into the device. I live in an area with a lot of lightning strikes and we replace network cards all the time, but the computers that they are in continue to operate for many more years. Your home network, unless it's really messed up will not affect the sound.

QNAP, MS600, MS200, Anthem AVM 50v, B&W 804S, JL Fathom 113 (2)