{"product_id":"nuprime-omnia-sw-8-audiophiler-netzwerk-switch","title":"NuPrime Omnia SW-8 Audiophile Network Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NuPrime Omnia SW-8 is an audiophile 8-port network switch that hands streaming data over to your hi-fi chain with a precise clock and consistent noise suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is meant for everyone who wants to get the last bit of calm and precision out of the network when streaming – where an ordinary office switch gave up long ago.\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 and a robust, fully enclosed aluminium case that shields against electromagnetic interference. Add the \"2+2\" noise isolation: two isolators in the main circuit, two at the clock generator, complemented by the Silent Angel Noise Absorber (SANA) in the base of the case. The medically certified power supply delivers clean power with very low leakage current.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain words from the manufacturer, which we are happy to pass on: a switch cannot make correctly transmitted data any better, and the ppm figure says nothing about jitter or phase noise. Less jitter in the Ethernet also does not automatically mean less jitter in the DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get a compact component (just 155 × 85 × 30 mm, 0.6 kg) that works quietly away and discreetly disappears in any rack, including a medical-grade 5 V power supply. What you hear depends on the player, the DAC and the whole chain. Reviewers like to describe it as if a veil were being pulled away from the music – it seems purer and more three-dimensional; other listeners experience the difference more subtly. Hand on heart: this isn't voodoo, but clean engineering with a system-dependent result.\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 coax out the maximum of calm. Plain talk: with a simple wireless box or with pure Bluetooth operation you will get little from it – the switch is only worthwhile 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 dress – not a plastic throwaway, but a well-thought-out tool for the last stage of optimization. Anyone willing to pay a small premium for better shielding and build quality gets a lot of substance for the money here – without miracle promises, because how much you hear is decided by your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the specialist press: \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, December 2020) sees further sonic gains in the SW-8 with finer accents and more calm, 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) describes how the switch pulls the veil away from the music and makes it purer and more three-dimensional – in each case in the reviewers' setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\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 \"2+2\" noise isolators (2 in the main circuit, 2 at the clock generator), Silent Angel Noise Absorber (SANA) in the base of the case\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\u003eNote on isolation values:\u003c\/strong\u003e circuit measurements, not measurements at the DAC output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e enclosed aluminium, EMI-shielded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e medically certified (2x MOPP), leakage current below 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\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnia SW-8 switch, power supply, user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\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 delivers a precise clock before the data reaches your streamer. It cannot, however, improve correctly transmitted data. Whether and how clearly you hear anything depends on player, DAC and the whole chain – some listeners describe more calm and three-dimensionality, others hardly any difference.\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 also transmits large high-res files without dropouts – enough for streamer, server, NAS and player 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 the NuPrime relies on a higher-quality, fully enclosed aluminium case with better EMI shielding. Reviewers describe the sound as somewhat calmer and more structured; the differences are subtle, the build quality 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 below 100 microamps) for clean power delivery. If you want even more tuning, you can consider a third-party linear power supply – we will advise you on whether that is 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 does something in your chain and where it doesn't. A well-rehearsed specialist team on Lake Zurich, our own technician for integration, proper warranty. Get in touch – we think along with you rather than just selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA switch is part of the streaming chain – here is how to continue sensibly:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e The switch belongs directly in front of your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamer\u003c\/a\u003e. From the same series, the Stream 9X fits, which takes in data via Ethernet and passes it on to an external DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e turns the data into music – whether the network side arrives there audibly depends on the whole chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want more ports or the next step up in the series, have a look at the larger SW-9X (with internal or external 25 MHz clock); you will also find more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork accessories\u003c\/a\u003e with us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003enetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e for the last few metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore from the series: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nuprime\"\u003eNuPrime\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NuPrime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989544726864,"sku":"NP-OMNIA-SW8","price":679.0,"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\/products\/nuprime-omnia-sw-8-audiophiler-netzwerk-switch","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}