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Can a Network Switch Improve Sound Quality? Reiki Audio Thinks So

Reiki Audio has unveiled the SuperHub and OpticalBridge X, two new audiophile networking products designed to reduce digital noise and enhance performance in streaming, multiroom, and home theater audio systems.

Reiki Audio has unveiled the SuperHub and OpticalBridge X, two new audiophile networking products designed to reduce digital noise and enhance performance in streaming, multiroom, and home theater audio systems.
Reiki Audio has unveiled the SuperHub and OpticalBridge X, two new audiophile networking products designed to reduce digital noise and enhance performance in streaming, multiroom, and home theater audio systems.

Reiki Audio unveiled two new networking solutions for audio systems at the High End Vienna 2026 exhibition in the Austrian capital: the seven-port SuperHub network switch and the OpticalBridge X SFP transceiver . The SuperHub is an expanded version of the two-port Reiki Audio SuperSwitch and is designed for more complex audio systems requiring more network connections.

Reiki Audio presented SuperHub and OpticalBridge X in Vienna

According to Reiki Audio, interest in such solutions is growing amid the development of multichannel audio and home theater systems. The Audinate DANTE protocol, which enables digital audio transmission over an Ethernet network, plays a key role here. Support for such solutions is increasingly being offered by specialized equipment manufacturers, including Trinnov, Wisdom, and Ascendo.

Reiki Audio presented SuperHub and OpticalBridge X in Vienna

For users who don't require seven ports, Reiki Audio also offers a new three-port version of the SuperSwitch. Another newcomer is the OpticalBridge X—an updated SFP transceiver, coming three years after the original version. The new product features X Series-style refinements, including a 10mm machined housing and compatibility with StackAudio isolation stands.

Reiki Audio presented SuperHub and OpticalBridge X in Vienna

Reiki Audio claims that the FMC circuit in OpticalBridge X has been redesigned and is now noticeably quieter, while the SFP modules used provide lower digital noise levels compared to previous solutions. All this, according to the company, should result in a noticeable improvement in sound quality compared to the original OpticalBridge.

Reiki Audio presented SuperHub and OpticalBridge X in Vienna

The X-series components also feature a thicker housing for improved shielding and vibration control, micro-vibration damping in the switch circuit, a 25% larger audiophile transformer, and optional Stack Auva vibration-isolating feet. The Reiki Audio SuperHub is now available for order, and OpticalBridge X is expected to begin shipping in early August. Pricing is expected to be similar to the corresponding SuperSwitch models.

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