“The world’s most affordable audiophile network switch.”

EtherStream network switch was launched 5 years ago as entry level audiophile network switch that can scale very well with good power supply. However, the thought about what if we can make it even more affordable never fades away.

If you think about people who buy $500 streaming amplifier, it wouldn’t sound reasonable for them to spend another $500 for network switch. How nice it would be if we can have audiophile network switch done right under $200 so more people can afford quality streaming?

5 years of highend streaming experience quality

Just like Aura medical grade power supply, we spent years developing quality network streaming products and understand its core values enough to make even more affordable version out of it. HyperLink network switch is designed from our 5 years of highend streaming experience.

We also tested with many highend solutions with our clients and partners such optical isolation, 10MHz clock in network, and many others. After all these years, we decided to focus on core value of full scale sound that can bring live performance experience into HyperLink.

The most affordable design without compromise

Designing HyperLink takes experience and opportunities to align at right moment. We developed prototyping products for so many years. However, we couldn’t find the right one that aligns with our design philosophy.

And one day when we were searching for parts to build Aura from local suppliers, we found one store that also sells network switch too. It can accept 12V input which will work with 12V power supply with our streamer/router so we bought a sample to test.

Most network switches we listened to before often have clean and transparent sound but lack weight and body. Even with intensive modification, it’s harder to bring missing parts from lower frequencies compared to higher ones.

This one however can deliver full body sound with good musicality and dynamics despite their lack of transparency and details. But its core value reminds good older models of Cisco switches so we applied the following modification:

-Upgrade input capacitor upgraded with high quality polymer hybrid design with higher capacitance and much lower impedance
-Upgrade crystal clock with higher precision clock module
-Upgrade capacitors in power supply section with higher capacitance and lower impedance
-Remove low quality solder in power input socket and replace with high quality solder to improve dynamics and transparency
-Components are soldered with high quality solder providing solid bass and dynamics
-Install high quality 3M rubber feet for better vibration control

After finalizing the upgrade, we tested HyperLink with Aura in a few systems from hifi stores and they all are impressed how HyperLink can perform so well in highend systems. We hope to make streaming more enjoyable for everyone with this product.

Setup and applications

It’s very easy and simple to setup HyperLink network switch. You can setup HyperLink into your system just like EtherStream as below.

Application 1: Setup HyperLink between main router/switch and multimedia devices

This will provide the most effective improvement to your multimedia devices. HyperLink will decrease network interference from local network and improve data integrity making connected multimedia devices sounding closer to ideal performance.

Application 2: Setup HyperLink between modem router and main WiFi router

This will improve data integrity from internet for full coverage improvements in your home network. As network packets are improved before sending to WiFi router, wireless devices can gain benefits from HyperLink too. It’s highly recommended for system with wireless devices.

You can also apply both applications for both wired/wireless improvements too. HyperLink can be suitable for the following applications below:

Audiophile – Whether you use streaming services or network as a remote, HyperLink can reduce interference and improve streaming quality
Videophile – If you watch videos and movies from streaming services or NAS, HyperLink will improve quality closer to playback from local storage
Pro Audio – For live streaming, live recording, or performing live performance, HyperLink will improve quality and reliability of network infrastructure

From our experience in various scenarios. Even commonly used Smart TV can gain big improvements with streaming quality in Netflix and YouTube video with Chromecast. You don’t need luxury systems to find big improvements.

Specifications

Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE802.3x, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ab
Ports: 8 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ports
Port Rate: 5-10 100Mbps or 1000Mbps auto flip RJ45 ports
Physical dimensions (W x D x H): 14.00 x 8.00 x 3.00 cm
Weight: 0.94 lb. (0.43 kg)
Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage temperature: -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Operating humidity: 10% to 90%, relative, noncondensing
Storage humidity: 5% to 90%, relative, noncondensing
DC input jack: 5.5mm x 2.1mm, center-positive
Adapter: DC 12V, 1.0A

Ordering HyperLink

Only US $169

The MSRP price for HyperLink is US $169 with 30-day money back guarantee and one year product’s warranty. You can order HyperLink with the following options below for most suitable uses with your products.

Purchasing HyperLink with Aura medical grade power supply will save shipping free of products in bundles. Order should arrive in 2-4 weeks after date of purchase with FedEx Express for reliable delivery in 2-7 days worldwide to make sure product will arrive safely and fast.