Fiber Optic Isolation

[nc42acc]

My internet service is fiber optic to the "modem" in the house. From there the modem feeds a TP-Link Deco mesh network via copper ethernet. The Deco feeds a switch via copper ethernet that feeds my streaming devices. If there is "noise" introduction into my system it would be from the ISP Modem, Deco and switch? I plan to replace the switch with one the has SFP ports to use to the streamer that also has a SFP port via fiber. Is my logic sound that this would give me the best isolation?

 

[Bones13]

As long as you introduce a fiber segment in your network, preferably as the last link to the streamer, you should get the desired effect. So, yes, your plan sounds great. (Modem/router - switch - fiber - streamer.)

 

[W9TR]

Yes, this will definitely make an audible improvement. I added a fiber break in my system and it improved clarity and sound staging. Having a streamer with SFP ports is even better as it avoids an external fiber to wired Ethernet box.

 

[nc42acc]

Thanks guys. Looking at this Cisco switch as my replacement.

 

[No Quarter]

I use a Cisco 2960 8-tc (I believe) to convert to fibre, it feeds my Lumin P1 directly.

 

[Bones13]

There is a lot of talk in the MSB forum about the AOC device (Active Optical Cable) which is basically a non-modular SFP-fiber-SFP cable. I replaced my stock fiber connection, and I think it makes a difference. Easy to try, and $35.

https://www.fs.com/products/74607.html?attribute=10633&id=2101152

 

[nc42acc]

There is a lot of talk in the MSB forum about the AOC device (Active Optical Cable) which is basically a non-modular SFP-fiber-SFP cable. I replaced my stock fiber connection, and I think it makes a difference. Easy to try, and $35.

https://www.fs.com/products/74607.html?attribute=10633&id=2101152

Thanks.....I think I will order my switch and this cable today.