what is the best audiophile switch?

[sakso136]

My cisco is the ws-c2960-8tc-s.

i will trying doing so .

 

[sakso136]

Logic what you are saying .

the last 2 should be outputs: one sfp and one ethernet.

i think i need to connect an input on one of the 8 others.

 

[charlesphoto]

1 hour ago, sakso136 said:

Logic what you are saying .

the last 2 should be outputs: one sfp and one ethernet.

i think i need to connect an input on one of the 8 others.

 

 

No, the last two should be inputs and outputs (ethernet goes both ways in order to 'talk' back and forth) but you can only use one port and not both at the same time, so you have to choose between RJ45 or SFP. 

[Solid-State]

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960/hardware/quick/guide/ol14970.html

[sakso136]

Thk you tubeman,

i ve been thru express config, without success, so i skipped it after spending an hour trying.

i managed some how to let the switch workings now , via the 8 ports .

lan cable from router to port 2 .

port 3,4 supplying macbook and tv box.

( no sq improvements so far)

even the ethernet port on the left is working.

my only issue now is the sfp output.

i noticed the green arrow showing wich of the 2 output having priority is not working on the sfp output.

my purchase of the cisco was because of the use of that sfp out.

i tried swaping opticable cable direction,sfp nothing!!!!

no arrow green light!

what should i do?

[FredM]

Just to share.. After positive individual experiences, the Silent Angel Bonn N8 Switch is now also wider well received: (google translate)

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=nl&sl=nl&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hifi.nl%2Fartikel%2F28188%2FReview-Silent-Angel-Bonn-N8-ethernet-switches.html

 

 

[soares]

On 9/1/2019 at 2:20 PM, sakso136 said:

Thk you tubeman,

i ve been thru express config, without success, so i skipped it after spending an hour trying.

i managed some how to let the switch workings now , via the 8 ports .

lan cable from router to port 2 .

port 3,4 supplying macbook and tv box.

( no sq improvements so far)

even the ethernet port on the left is working.

my only issue now is the sfp output.

i noticed the green arrow showing wich of the 2 output having priority is not working on the sfp output.

my purchase of the cisco was because of the use of that sfp out.

i tried swaping opticable cable direction,sfp nothing!!!!

no arrow green light!

what should i do?

Are you sure you’re using the right spf? I had trouble using the Cisco with fiber because of that. Now with an optical module connected to my ultraRendu I got music on steroids...🤗

[sakso136]

Cisco switch is not part anymore part of the system

i bought g10 tek swirch instead recommended by sonore.

Now lan goes to gtek switch sfp out to optimodule to streamer.

The sonore sfp is not compatiblewith the cisco.

honestly i didn t like the ciscco switch for it s complicated config,and sound wise,i didn t see any improvements to my linksys one.

I tried the cisco for tests with cheap tp link sfp and fmc powered by ifi ps( borrowed from a friend);

cisco still here for anyone who s interested!

[soares]

FMC

Gigabit Ethernet Multi-Mode LC Fiber Media Converter (SFP SX Transceiver 

Included), up to 550M, 10/100/1000Base-Tx to 1000Base-SX

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0716XT1QT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_fFLdDbT94VD0P

 

This allowed me to connect an optical module to my Cisco 2960 (fiber).

No configuration was need it.

Cheers Jorge

[paul79]

I read through here, and did not see the Waversa Wrouter mentioned. This is a full featured router that you can use in switch mode or router mode (turn on/off WiFi radios) and also has a very good endpoint style streamer built in. This one is expensive, but a must try. It is essentially 2 audiophile switches in one chassis as well, being it has a side that will accept all the network gear and a more tuned side to cater to your audio components. I absolutely love what it has done for my system, and the improvements are profound.