8Switch by English Electric: Enhanced GbE Ethernet Switch for Superior Music Streaming
The 8Switch by English Electric, a brand under Chord Company, is an 8-port GbE Ethernet switch meticulously modified and upgraded to meet our specific requirements for high-performance music streaming networks.
In the realm of music streaming, it's a common belief that digital signals are inherently immune to the shortcomings of analogue transmission. However, the reality is more complex. Even the most sceptical of digital enthusiasts may be astonished by the improvements that can be achieved with a high-specification Ethernet switch like the 8Switch.
Product Type: Ethernet switch
lwh: 54x85x36 mm
Weight: 415 g
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What's Inside the 8Switch? The 8Switch boasts eight audio-grade 100/1000 Base-T gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling seamless connectivity for even the most demanding streaming setups. Users can expect noticeable (and audible) improvements in music playback, whether streaming from services or accessing music stored on a NAS. With advanced low and high electrical noise isolation, the 8Switch reduces data issues that often surface during the playback of high-resolution audio.
Core Technologies The 8Switch is powered by a customised TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator) with an impressive accuracy of 0.1ppm—significantly higher than standard crystals and even typical TCXOs. This exceptional precision allows the 8Switch to produce more accurate network signals, contributing to a more stable music data transmission. Both the power supply and clock generation circuits are equipped with dual electrical noise isolation circuits, ensuring consistently stable network signals. An EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) absorber further minimises noise from the digital circuit. Jitter measurements for the 8Switch demonstrate an enhanced network signal performance, improving by up to 90%.
