XACT Audio Revolutionizes with the N1 Network Switch Specifically Designed for Audiophiles
By HiFi Editorial30 October 2025
Key Highlights
Purpose-built audiophile network switch designed entirely from scratch for optimal sound quality.
Features custom motherboard, OCXO master clock, and linear power supply to minimize noise and interference.
Incorporates isolated RJ45 port, SFP port, and galvanically isolated Ethernet for signal integrity.
XACT Audio has unveiled the XACT N1, a network switch meticulously engineered for audiophiles who demand uncompromising sound quality. Unlike conventional so-called "audiophile" switches that typically repurpose IT-grade hardware with minor tweaks, the XACT N1 is built entirely from scratch to ensure sonic purity throughout the audio signal path.
The N1 features a custom-designed motherboard optimized specifically for audio streaming, coupled with an OCXO master clock and a dedicated linear power supply. This setup minimizes noise and interference, maintaining the integrity of the musical signal from source to playback. Additional specifications include a fully isolated 1 Gbit RJ45 port with optical separation at data, clock, and ground levels, an SFP port, four standard LAN ports, and a galvanically isolated Ethernet port.
