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Between a decent switch and an 818, the ENO Ag+cable sounds fantastic. Given your setup I’m sure Jeremy’s suggestions are fully justified. In my case I started off replacing a basic netgear switch with an Etherregen and the improvement was significant. Tried the Shunyata Sigma Ethernet cable to the short run to my 818 but it was nowhere near as good as the ENO+cable, which transformed the musicality of my system. (But only if used with one of the standard sockets and not the galvanically isolated one; which was fine because I used the latter with benefit for my Apple TV.)

I tried putting the Netgear switch back hoping to sell the Etherregen, but it sounded terrible! So, although not an obvious starting point the Etherregen is a less expensive option which can be upgraded by a better clock and power supply at a later date, should the mood take you. As others have pointed out it runs hot but it is designed to. Just needs careful placement.

For anyone that requires extra capacity, English Electric have launched the 16Switch.

I own their 8Switch, and can therefore recommend English Electric’s new addition.

I agree the EtherRegen is an excellent ethernet switch. I found it a fraction more digital sounding than the two options I mentioned, but there's no question it is fantastic value for money. I did find positioning it a bit awkward, especially as the input ports are on the front and the output port on the back of the unit.

I've heard good things about this switch! There's certainly no lack of decent options out there now.

Firstly Many Thanks to Both Clemburt and Jeremy for your feedback on this topic. Much appreciated.

I’m intrigued to hear if the ENO can make the same sort of differences you both are experiencing on my system.

Common theme is we all have an 818v3, which sofar I’ve not had any noticeable gains using hi-end Ethernet cables.

Also interesting to know that even with a good switch or even a very good switch, products like the ENO can still improve things.

If the ENO does make a difference, I’m wondering if it’s then worth re-visiting some of the Ethernet cables that I have tried and had no real noticeable gains from(vs the ENO Cable).

Looks like after that, a demo of an audiophile switch is also a worthwhile consideration.

Demoing it enjoyable…….it’s the potential pain to the wallet that follows that hurts.

so far I’ve not heard anything to improve upon what I have…….let’s hear what the ENO brings/or not😉

The ENO is a great starting point as they have a generous money-back guarantee and it is less expensive than a high-end audiophile switch. That next part of the journey can get expensive... although the EtherRegens are very reasonably priced for what they offer.

Sorry to ask, but I do not understand full the ENO versions.
The ENO filter comes with a permanent network cable that can be either silver or called the Ag version, or with a copper cable( its UP-OCC copper ?) then its called the Cu version.
Is that correct ?

Has anybody heard both version, or what are the differences in sound or performance?
I am not speaking of the optional cable, I mean the standard cable within the ENO.

?Try this link Robert.

UP OCC process for refining copper wire

Hector

I understand the difference isn't huge, but I believe the majority who have heard both prefer the silver. The Ag version is silver, the Cu copper.

Thanks or all the info

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