{"product_id":"qnet-network-switch","title":"Nordost QNET Network Switch","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNordost QNET Network Switch – QRT Series\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QNET Network Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a purpose-built \u003cstrong\u003e5-port Layer 2 Ethernet switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for high-performance digital audio systems. Unlike conventional network switches adapted for audiophile use, Nordost engineered the QNET from the ground up with a focus on \u003cstrong\u003elow-noise operation, reduced interference, minimal jitter, and optimized high-speed audio signal transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts internal architecture uses a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed, multi-layer impedance-controlled layout\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ultra-low-noise oscillator, and \u003cstrong\u003esix dedicated power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combined with physically separated Ethernet ports and a solid aluminum chassis, the QNET is designed to create a cleaner network environment for music streamers, servers, network DACs, and other digital audio components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built \u003cstrong\u003eaudiophile Ethernet switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 2 unmanaged\u003c\/strong\u003e network switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 independent Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorts 1–3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000BASE-T \/ 100BASE-TX with auto-negotiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorts 4–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed \u003cstrong\u003e100BASE-TX full duplex\u003c\/strong\u003e, optimized for primary audio devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8P8C (RJ45)\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed \u003cstrong\u003emulti-layer impedance-controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e internal layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low-noise, stable oscillator designed to minimize jitter and phase noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix dedicated internal power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysically separated Ethernet ports to reduce crosstalk and interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable aluminum chassis provides shielding, heat dissipation, and mechanical stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes its own DC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgradeable with the \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QSOURCE Linear Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eQNET Stand and Sort Kones\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional resonance control \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptimized Network Ports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QNET uses two different types of Ethernet ports for specific applications. \u003cstrong\u003ePorts 1, 2, and 3\u003c\/strong\u003e support Gigabit Ethernet and are intended for connections such as your router and other general network devices. \u003cstrong\u003ePorts 4 and 5\u003c\/strong\u003e operate at a fixed 100 Mbps, allowing Nordost to further reduce internal noise; these ports are recommended for primary \u003cstrong\u003emusic servers, streamers, players, and external media sources\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow-Noise Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the QNET, Nordost uses \u003cstrong\u003esix dedicated power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide power to different sections of the switch while minimizing noise cross-contamination. Its low-noise master oscillator and impedance-controlled circuit layout are engineered to reduce reflections, interference, crosstalk, jitter, and phase noise. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eNordost QNET\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 2 Unmanaged Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts 1–3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000BASE-T \/ 100BASE-TX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts 4–5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100BASE-TX Full Duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8P8C (RJ45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Power Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V \/ 1.2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e880 g \/ 31 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165 mm \/ 6.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.25 mm \/ 1.35 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade with QSOURCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QNET includes its own DC power supply, but Nordost recommends pairing it with the \u003cstrong\u003eQSOURCE Linear Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum performance. Nordost also recommends using its Ethernet cables and offers the \u003cstrong\u003eQNET Stand with Sort Kones\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional mechanical resonance control. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a cleaner, more optimized digital audio network with the \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QNET Network Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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