We’re proud to announce the official launch of the QNET7, our high-fidelity Layer-2 network switch!
In the pursuit of perfect sound, every detail counts. If you’re striving to extract every last nuance from your digitally sourced system, your network switch is a linchpin in achieving that goal. Engineered from the ground up, not adapted from pre-existing consumer-grade hardware, the QNET7 is the ultimate hifi network switch solution. The QNET7 minimizes the noise introduced in high-speed digital transmission, reduces jitter, and delivers uncompromised sonic performance. This is not just a switch; it’s a foundational component in any high-end digital setup.
The QNET7 offers compatibility as well as performance with its seven, purpose-specific ports, each tailored to a distinct role within a digital audio environment:
Ports 1–5: Auto-negotiated 1000BASE-T (1 Gbps) ports for high-speed connections to routers, NAS drives, and other network devices.
Port 6: Auto-negotiated 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps), optimized specifically for audio performance with added noise control—ideal for connecting streamers, servers, or DACs.
Port 7: Is compatible with 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab) and 1000BASE-LX/SX [802.3z-1998 (CL38)] SFP transceivers / modules, allowing it to be used as either an aftermarket RJ-45 or optical port, as needed.
Internally, the QNET7 houses nine ultra-low-noise, independent power supplies, to eliminate cross-contamination and interference between components. The result is enhanced clarity, precise imaging, and a noticeable increase in musical fidelity and realism.
Like all QRT products, listeners will enjoy optimal performance from the QNET7 when paired with other Nordost devices. When set up in a system with Nordost’s QSOURCE Linear Power Supply, QRT Stand Mounts, and Sort Kone resonance control devices, the QNET7 offers outstanding transient response and an improvement in sound staging.
The QNET7 Network Switch is a major foundational upgrade to any digital system that brings new dimensions to your streamed or stored music.