M12 SWITCH PREMIUM

The best network switch just got better. 

A dedicated precision switching hub that brings the world of network audio into a completely different stage. Named as a precision network conditioner by high-end audiophiles, the M12 SWITCH PREMIUM is the successor of the M12 SWITCH GOLD. As a result of reviewing the design and implementing further vibration countermeasures, more durable parts are adopted in the M12 PREMIUM. You can feel the improvements over the previous model immediately. 

Specification:

• A complete network solution for EXTREME Audiophiles: a network switch + high-end LAN cables (optional) + high-end power supply (optional)
• Sturdy build that can be used for a long time even under harsh environments
• By adopting the M12 connector, designed for transmitting Maximum Data Rates, reliable network communication can be continued even if strong vibration or impact occurs (used in railway in Japan)
• Significant improvement in signal-to-noise ratio that can’t be felt with a standard consumer type network switch
• Improves sound quality drastically. The sound becomes smoother, treble becomes more shiny with a lot more details, sound stage becomes larger and better defined
• standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
• layer-2 data transfer function: data transfer method: store-and-forward
• MAC address table: 8k entries
• Packet memory buffer: 500KB
• Jumbo frame (maximum packet length): 9.6KB
• forwarding rate (unicast data transfer): TP/LAN port 1000Mbps link: 1,488,100 packets/s between ports TP/LAN port 100Mbps link: 148,810 packets/s between ports
• interface/ connector:
  TP/LAN (Ethernet) port: 10/100/1000BASE-T (automatic recognition) x 5 ports connector: M12X-coded(male)plug IEC61076-2-109Ed.1.0 cable: 4 pair Category 6 or above S/FTP cable (MA0001C0x00)
• LAN Cables: high quality LAN cables using MPF8 IE GOLD
• DC power input port: 1 port
• connector: M12 T-coded (female) plug
• pin assignment: #1/#2: DC+, #3/#4: DC-
• power adapter: medical grade, without AC power cable. The INITIO 3 or The Optimo 3 Duo linear power supply is recommended for absolute best sound quality
• dimension and functionality of the unit:
  chassis material: aluminum die-cast (alumite surface treatment)
  class of the unit & connector: IP67 (including connectors)
  external dimension: 70 (W) x 200 (L) x 50 (H) mm
  weight: 1.5 kg
• DC input specifications:
  input voltage: DC 10 V — 27 V
  Power consumption: 6W max
  protection function: over-current protection, reverse polarity protection (automatic inversion)
• ambient specifications:
  operating temperature: -40 — +70 °C
  operating humidity: 5 — 95 %RH (without condensation)
  storage temperature: -40 — +85 °C

  USED IN THE ULTRA HI-END RECORDING STUDIO TRPTK

  ‘A TREMENDOUS BOOST’

  ‘easily the best switch that I have heard’

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