Innuos PhoenixNET Network Switch

The PhoenixNET represents the culmination of Innuos' core philosophy of simplicity and signal purity, now applied to the critical network switch component of your audio system. Building on the foundation laid with the Ethernet port clock improvements in their flagship Statement, Innuos has elevated the concept to an entirely new level with the PhoenixNET. This innovative design is focused exclusively on enhancing audio performance, offering a level of clarity and precision previously unattainable in network switches.

At the heart of the PhoenixNET is a simpler, 100Mbps network switch chip, which significantly reduces the operating noise floor compared to traditional Gigabit network switches. By opting for a lower data rate, Innuos has minimized electrical noise and interference, ensuring that the signal remains as pure as possible. Moreover, the switch chip is entirely free of internal switching regulators, with all three independent voltages supplied by an internal Statement-grade linear power supply. This power supply is further refined with ultra-low noise regulation, ensuring that the network switch’s operation is as clean and quiet as possible.

The PhoenixNET also features massive individual network isolation transformers, which play a crucial role in isolating noise generated by the router or connected devices. These transformers help ensure that any external interference is blocked before it can impact the performance of the audio system, allowing for the clearest possible signal. Additionally, each of the Ethernet ports is individually shielded and soldered directly to the board. This design eliminates the need for Ethernet activity lights, which are often the source of electrical noise due to blinking LEDs.

Finally, Innuos has incorporated EMI absorption at critical points within the PhoenixNET. This advanced feature captures and neutralizes any electromagnetic interference before it has the chance to influence other components in the system, ensuring that the signal remains pure and interference-free. With the PhoenixNET, Innuos has created a network switch that not only meets the needs of audiophiles but sets a new standard for performance, purity, and clarity in digital audio systems.