NuPrime Omnia SW-8 Audiophile Network Switch

The NuPrime Omnia SW-8 is an audiophile 8-port network switch that hands your streaming data over to your hi-fi chain with precise clocking and consistent noise suppression.

It's built for anyone who wants to wring the last bit of quiet and precision out of the network while streaming – exactly where an ordinary office switch has long since given up.

Why the Omnia SW-8?

Eight audio-grade ports with Gigabit Ethernet, a high-precision TCXO clock with 0.1 ppm accuracy, and a robust, fully enclosed aluminium chassis that shields against electromagnetic interference. The Silent Angel Noise Absorber and two noise isolators keep signal noise low, while the medically certified power supply delivers clean current with very low leakage current.

What you hear

The cleaner and more precisely timed the data arrives at the streamer, the quieter the background. That's exactly where the SW-8 comes in: EMI shielding and noise isolators together produce a stutter-free, very quiet data stream. Reviewers like to describe it as lifting a veil in front of the music – it sounds purer and more three-dimensional. Hand on heart: that's not voodoo, that's clean engineering.

Who is the Omnia SW-8 for – and who is it not for?

Ideal for anyone with a resolving streaming setup who wants to squeeze out the maximum amount of quiet. Straight talk: on a simple wireless box or with pure Bluetooth playback, you won't get much out of it – the switch only pays off once the rest of the chain resolves finely enough to show the difference.

Our verdict

A cleanly built piece of network tuning in an elegant aluminium suit – no plastic box-shifter, but a well thought-out tool for the final stage of optimisation. If you're willing to pay a little more for better shielding and build quality, you get a lot of substance for your money here.

The trade press confirms the effect: LowBeats (Frank Borowski, 2020) and HiFi-IFAs (Bernd Weber, 2020) describe how the switch lifts the veil in front of the music and makes it audibly purer and more three-dimensional; stereoplay (issue 04/2021) credited it with a clear improvement in sound quality.

Technical data

• Type: Audiophile network switch, 8 ports
• Ports: 8 x audio-grade 100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
• Clock accuracy: TCXO 0.1 ppm at 25 °C
• Noise suppression: Silent Angel Noise Absorber (SANA), two noise isolators
• Main-circuit isolation: 17.78 dB at 100 MHz (x2)
• Clock-circuit isolation: 20.79 dB at 100 MHz (x2)
• Chassis: Fully enclosed aluminium, EMI-shielded
• Power supply: Medically certified (2x MOPP), leakage current under 100 µA; 5 V DC / 1 A / max. 5 W
• Operating temperature: 0 to 35 °C
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 155 × 30 × 85 mm
• Weight: 0.6 kg
• Included: Omnia SW-8 switch, power supply, user manual

Frequently asked questions

What does an audiophile network switch actually do for the sound?
An audiophile switch like the Omnia SW-8 reduces electrical noise and timing errors in the network before they reach your streamer. Precise clocking (TCXO) and EMI shielding produce a quieter background – many listeners describe more calm and three-dimensionality.

How many devices can I connect to the Omnia SW-8?
Eight. The switch offers eight audio-grade ports with 100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet. Each port delivers a constant 1 Gbit/s and transfers even large high-res files without dropouts – enough for streamers, servers, NAS, and players in one chain.

How does the Omnia SW-8 differ from the Silent Angel Bonn N8?
The core technology is related, but NuPrime uses a higher-quality, fully enclosed aluminium chassis with better EMI shielding. Reviewers describe the sound as somewhat calmer and more structured; the differences are subtle, the build more refined.

Does the Omnia SW-8 need a special power supply?
It comes with a medically certified power supply (2x MOPP, very low leakage current under 100 microamps) for clean power delivery. If you want even more tuning, you can consider a linear third-party power supply – we're happy to advise whether that's worthwhile in your chain.

Why buy the NuPrime Omnia SW-8 at HD Zürisee?
Because network tuning takes experience: we tell you honestly where an audiophile switch really makes a difference in your chain and where it doesn't. An experienced team by Lake Zürich, our own technician for integration, and a proper warranty. Get in touch – we think along with you instead of just selling.

Goes well with

A switch is part of the streaming chain. Round it out with streamers & network players, further network accessories, and clean network and audio cables. We'll tell you where the tuning really pays off.