andylovesaudio Posted December 23, 2024 Posted December 23, 2024 Hi guys, Should audiophile switches be powered off when the stereo is not in use? Do you keep it on all the time… or? Thanks
cheekyboy Posted December 23, 2024 Posted December 23, 2024 (edited) Hi @andylovesaudio OK I’ll bite…what’s an ‘audiophile switch’? Edited December 25, 2024 by cheekyboy 2 1 2
frankn Posted December 27, 2024 Posted December 27, 2024 (edited) On 24/12/2024 at 3:21 AM, andylovesaudio said: Hi guys, Should audiophile switches be powered off when the stereo is not in use? Do you keep it on all the time… or? Thanks I guess if it has a clock inside you should keep it on to ensure clock is stable? Otherwise I’m not sure, but if it’s built with interfacing within a computer (Ethernet) network in mind wouldn’t its default operational status be 24/7 availability? Edited December 27, 2024 by frankn
andylovesaudio Posted December 28, 2024 Author Posted December 28, 2024 10 hours ago, frankn said: I guess if it has a clock inside you should keep it on to ensure clock is stable? Otherwise I’m not sure, but if it’s built with interfacing within a computer (Ethernet) network in mind wouldn’t its default operational status be 24/7 availability? Hello. Actually it’s a switch (audiophile grade? ) that’s between the router and the streamer. I’m a novice when it comes comes to streaming tidal. Whilst it did change the sound in the “right” direction … I’m not too sure if similar improvements could be had in just a cable change for less money. Anyways … at least it did improve! It only has the streamer plugged in to it and does have a clock in it. Wondering if it’s ok to leave it on all the time as I don’t wish to cut short its lifespan prematurely. Thanks for your help… really appreciate it.
frankn Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 42 minutes ago, andylovesaudio said: Hello. Actually it’s a switch (audiophile grade? ) that’s between the router and the streamer. I’m a novice when it comes comes to streaming tidal. Whilst it did change the sound in the “right” direction … I’m not too sure if similar improvements could be had in just a cable change for less money. Anyways … at least it did improve! It only has the streamer plugged in to it and does have a clock in it. Wondering if it’s ok to leave it on all the time as I don’t wish to cut short its lifespan prematurely. Thanks for your help… really appreciate it. I have an Innuos switch which also has a clock, eg; Using the same 3ppb 25MHz OCXO oscillator as used in the Statement, individually powered by its own linear power supply and connected directly to the network switch chip, avoiding precision losses from using external master clocks. Is your switch going from a digital cable to an optical cable to act as isolation / noise reduction? There is another thread on here called “subjective experiences with all things Ethernet “ Here - a few ppl talking about isolation switches, cables, where to place them etc. you might pick up some ideas there as well.
andylovesaudio Posted December 29, 2024 Author Posted December 29, 2024 23 hours ago, frankn said: I have an Innuos switch which also has a clock, eg; Using the same 3ppb 25MHz OCXO oscillator as used in the Statement, individually powered by its own linear power supply and connected directly to the network switch chip, avoiding precision losses from using external master clocks. Is your switch going from a digital cable to an optical cable to act as isolation / noise reduction? There is another thread on here called “subjective experiences with all things Ethernet “ Here - a few ppl talking about isolation switches, cables, where to place them etc. you might pick up some ideas there as well. Hello … thanks for the generosity with your time. My system is as follows: Wall > optical > modem > ethernet > router > ethernet > switch > ethernet > streamer/dac. if it doesn’t hurt (won’t shorten life) to leave the switch on … I’m fine either way. Thanks
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