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Denmark! Ansuz X-TC 2023  -Ansuz PowerSwitch X·TC Ethernet Switch XTC for digital streamers Aurender Rose Lumin Innuous Auralic network switch hand made in Denmark better Nordost qnet sotm Uptone

Denmark! Ansuz X-TC 2023 -Ansuz PowerSwitch X·TC Ethernet Switch XTC for digital streamers Aurender Rose Lumin Innuous Auralic network switch hand made in Denmark better Nordost qnet sotm Uptone

USD$2,400
Location
US
Source
Reverb
Posted
12 Jun 2024
Last seen
10h ago

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Ansuz PowerSwitch X·TC. Brand new in the sealed box (Picture is only for demo); sealed box. Latest gen. Market Price is 2600 at the House of Stereo. For other Ansus switches and Aavik streamers. Brand new. Never open, with discount. Please contact for prices.The Ansuz X·TC Power Switch Box is a sophisticated Ethernet switch. It provides a great power supply, best grounding, efficient shielding, and a mechanical design with excellent mechanical grounding through Darkz Feet (upgradable with Darkz and titanium balls). Additionally, the Ansuz Power Switch Box has an integrated Power Box to power the active Ethernet and Digital cables (D2, D-TC & D-TC Supreme).Specifications8 LAN ports10 Low voltage outletsVery good groundingAnsuz Active Square Tesla Coils (ASTC) technologyAnsuz Dither Circuitry (DC) technologyDesigned with upgradable external resonance control – Darkz feetNatural-based composite materialThe Ansuz PowerSwitches are LAN/Ethernet switches which epitomize a pioneering approach to both noise cancellation and signal distribution in High End streaming networks.The quality of musical streaming performance – either from a storage unit or from one of the streaming services is not only contingent upon the quality of your individual network streamer integrated in your audio system but also on the upstream network technology.Via the World Wide Web, the network streamer is exposed to all kinds of noisy electronics such as computers, routers, switches, etc. – where the noise floor does not matter in the same way as it does in audio streaming. And, since the Ethernet is a floating network, there is no ground connection to drain out the noise floor. So, the challenge is to get the audio data stream as clean and low noise as possible before it gets into the actual streamer.The new Ansuz PowerSwitches take an unprecedented approach to tackle the issue of noise suppression. They are all equipped with Ansuz’s innovative grounding circuitry that cancels out a large amount of all these noise disturbances.To lower this disturbing noise level to an absolute minimum, Ansuz has endowed their PowerSwitches with further innovative and remarkably effective noise suppressing technologies. Higher quantities and the latest, even more advanced versions of the Ansuz Tesla Coils define the range of network switches starting from the Ansuz X-TC entry level up to our D-TC Supreme flagship model.Since network switches are extremely sensitive to the quality of their power supply, all Ansuz PowerSwitches are equipped with their own internal power supply that boasts a particularly stable resonance mode. The noise cancelling technologies inside the Ansuz PowerSwitches work hand in glove with all the technological innovations used in all the other Ansuz products like the Mainz8 Power Distributor - a mains and ground distribution unit - or the PowerBoxes. Through the mains network and the powercords, the effects of these technologies are able to unfold both up- and down-stream, and form a mutually re-enforcing alliance when it comes to cleaning the audio data streaming from signal induced fluctuations and lowering the noise floor throughout the whole audio/video system. Ansuz PowerSwitches also feature a built-in PowerBox with 10 low power outputs - located below the eight LAN-ports - designed for Ansuz actively shielded Internet cables. These outputs can also be used to shield other active Ansuz digital cables. For Ansuz analog cables, we recommend using one of the Ansuz PowerBoxes separately.ANSUZ NOISE SUPPRESSING TECHNOLOGIESSince the launch of our first products in the audio market, Ansuz key endeavor has always been to effectively bring down the disturbing noise floor in any audio/video system without harming the spectrum of natural tones or manipulating the authentic uniqueness of the dynamics, energy or sound stage of the music.Ansuz, early on, came to realize that the traditional approaches in power conditioner design have so far failed. This sparked Ansuz’s determination to embark on an absolutely new technological path using different types of sophisticated coil technologies to suppress the noise by specific countermeasures. All these technologies are scalable. So, the more of the different types of coils are integrated in an audio system, the lower will be the remaining noise floor. This will distinctly enhance the blackness and dynamics in the audio performance and guarantee an excellent and more authentic listening experience.All the Ansuz Tesla coils build on Ansuz noise suppressing coil technology. Here, a double inverted coil is connected to the power conductors. So, when the dual coil encounters a voltage spike, a counter spike is developed in the counter wound section of the coil. Since noise spikes consist of pure voltage and carry virtually no charge, the resulting cancellation is extremely good, but still not a 100 percent. However, by adding more noise suppressing coils in parallel, their noise suppressing performance increases significantly and with that both the authenticity and the perceived blackness in the music will be even further enhanced. In the range of Ansuz PowerSwitches, there is a number of different noise reduction technologies at work depending on the type and extent of the intended noise cancellation:

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

At US$2,400, this sits a bit above the median used ask of US$3,694? No — on your own comps it’s actually below the median and well below the US$16,079 75th percentile, so it reads as a solid buy rather than an ambitious one. For a premium network switch aimed at streamer chains, that’s a reasonable ask if the unit is clean and fully functional.

These Ansuz/Aurender-adjacent switches are bought for lower noise, better timing, and a more relaxed, “black background” presentation with resolving streamers. The upside is strongest if the seller can confirm original PSU/accessories, proper Ethernet functionality, and careful home use; otherwise, the main thing to verify is simply that it’s been reliable in daily service. If everything checks out, this is the kind of accessory that can make sense at this price.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Aurender

Aurender emerged in 2010 from South Korea, founded by engineer-entrepreneur Harry Lee, a veteran of the successful TVIX video player venture under WideaLab. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality digital audio playback options, Lee launched the brand—named for "Audio Renderer"—to pioneer premium music servers that prioritized uncompromising performance and user-friendly operation. The debut S10 server, unveiled in 2011 at the California Audio Show, stunned audiophiles and experts, propelling rapid expansion with models like the flagship W20 and more accessible X100L.

The brand specializes in digital source components, including music servers, streamers, and transports, designed to eliminate the compromises of computer-based audio. Manufactured in South Korea with design and marketing handled in California, Aurender's lineup spans entry-level options like the N100 to elite references, all optimized with proprietary software for seamless streaming and file playback. This focus sidesteps amplifiers, speakers, or analog gear, zeroing in on transforming digital files into analog-rivaling sound.

Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Aurender commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its engineering excellence, reliability, and intuitive ecosystem. Trusted by professionals worldwide, it has reshaped digital playback standards, drawing top distributors and fueling a "good/better/best" range that elevates systems without complexity.

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