As you know and as you can see in VUmètre No. 63 (FR) with the review of the new Dela S50 and the start of a special feature on network processing, we now consider the switch to be almost as important as network transport when it comes to listening to digital music.
Among the lesser-known switches, we highlight this new product from Axxess, a brand of Audio Denmark Group alongside Børresen, Ansuz, and Aavïk. With an affordable price tag of 950 €, this device weighs in at 6.65 kg despite its compact dimensions and aims to provide a real barrier to improve the RJ45 connection.
Like all audiophile switches, the Axxess Switch, as it is simply called, is to place between the Internet box and the transport or network player and consists of an external lacquered steel chassis, reinforced with composite materials on the inside. Supported by four optional Ansuz Dark or Axxess Noir anti-vibration feet, the external part of the chassis is mainly used to resist mechanical vibrations and electromagnetic interference, while the internal treatment is designed to dampen unwanted oscillations in electrical signals.
Currently lacking SFP ports, this switch has an EIC power socket, relayed by two aerospace-grade anti-resonance coil filters from Ansuz (AARC) on its SE version. It offers five RJ45 ports, the first of which is used to feed the signal from the router or box, and the others to various streamers. LED indicators to show when the power is on and when the Ethernet ports are active are the only minor additions to the product, which is otherwise easily identified by the X on the front panel, which is also embossed on the sides.
02/02/2026