{"product_id":"nuprimeomniasw8","title":"NuPrime Omnia SW-8 Audiophile Network Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Omnia SW-8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Omnia SW-8 for – and who is it not for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trade press confirms the effect: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbeats.de\/test-streamer-nuprime-omnia-wr-1-netzteil-lps-205-und-sw-8-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLowBeats\u003c\/a\u003e (Frank Borowski, 2020) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifi-ifas.de\/test-hifi-switch-nuprime-omnia-sw-8-ist-kein-voodoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHiFi-IFAs\u003c\/a\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audiophile network switch, 8 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x audio-grade 100\/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCXO 0.1 ppm at 25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise suppression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silent Angel Noise Absorber (SANA), two noise isolators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain-circuit isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.78 dB at 100 MHz (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock-circuit isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.79 dB at 100 MHz (x2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully enclosed aluminium, EMI-shielded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medically certified (2x MOPP), leakage current under 100 µA; 5 V DC \/ 1 A \/ max. 5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 to 35 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 155 × 30 × 85 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnia SW-8 switch, power supply, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an audiophile network switch actually do for the sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many devices can I connect to the Omnia SW-8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Omnia SW-8 differ from the Silent Angel Bonn N8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Omnia SW-8 need a special power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the NuPrime Omnia SW-8 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA switch is part of the streaming chain. Round it out with \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers \u0026amp; network players\u003c\/a\u003e, further \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and clean \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/kabel\"\u003enetwork and audio cables\u003c\/a\u003e. We'll tell you where the tuning really pays off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NuPrime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989544726864,"sku":"NP-OMNIA-SW8","price":649.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/nuprime-omnia-sw-8-netzwerk-switch-frontansicht.png?v=1786617988","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/nuprimeomniasw8","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}