Does anyone have a Network Acoustics tempus switch in their dCS based system?

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I know that switches are not supposed to make a difference, but it seems that they do…

I have read some glowing reports about the Network Acoustics tempus switch, which has sometimes been compared to the Innuos PhoenixNet.

Network Acoustics offer a 60 day money back guarantee.

I’m wondering if anyone with a dCS based system has either bought, or heard, the tempus switch in their system and, if so, what were their impressions.

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I have not used this model but the new Synergistic Research UEF Mark II switch made a significant improvement to the sound of my Rossini Apex.

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Interesting, thanks.

If I recall correctly, you had the Ansuz D3, so did you consider that the SR UEF Mark II was a significant upgrade?

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@Bauer Hey Jonathan. Have you tried inserting a short run of fiber optic cable between your network and your dcs input. Im all for high quality switches but i feel and i think the general consensus is that placing a meter or so of fiber between your network and your dcs ( certified cat 5 or better to Fiber Media Converter to fiber optic cable to FMC to a meter or so of cat 5 certified unshielded cable) filters out all of the noise that could possibly be transmitted through the network or “electromechanically picked up” by the copper ethernet carrier during what ever route it travels through your home The other noise reducing precaution would be to add a Linear Power Supply (LPS) such as pixir to power this second or final FMC prior to hitting the dcs system to eliminate the possible reintroduction of noise to the system from your electrical wall connection. Sorry if youve already completed this solution. B

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Thanks, Barry.

No, I haven’t, but I have been considering it…

As I understand it, depending on the quality, these can introduce noise into the system.
IIRC, @Anupc has posted previously on the subject.

Coincidentally, I have a PliXir Elite BDC 12A 6V LPS (dual output) powering both my current (cheap Cisco) switch and router.

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They are both excellent but I have a preference for the SR.

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Im certainly not a world class expert on the subject but do have a pretty good understanding. Ive even separated my home traffic from my music traffic on the wire with individual switches with power cleaners on the switches but im pretty confident that no em noise can travel across the fiber. I am always open to improvement but i think the only ways for em noise to get to the dcs post fiber is through a noisy power supply on the fmc or by the short piece of unshielded cat5 being exposed to em disturbance between the fmc and right at its attachment to the system.

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