Description

Description

The DELA S1 is a flagship audiophile-grade network switch designed to do something most people think is unnecessary—make your network sound better. And yet, here we are.

Built as the culmination of DELA’s experience in digital audio, the S1 uses a purpose-designed architecture, ultra-low-noise power supply, and precision clocking to minimise electrical interference and timing errors across your network. The result? A cleaner, more stable data signal feeding your streamer—because apparently even Ethernet cables have feelings now.

Housed in a full-width, vibration-resistant chassis and packed with high-end components, it’s aimed squarely at systems where “just use a normal switch” would be considered borderline offensive.

Key Features

  • 11-port configuration: 4 × SFP+ and 7 × RJ45 for maximum flexibility
  • User-adjustable link speed per port (yes, really) for system optimisation
  • Ultra-low jitter NDK clock with external 10MHz clock input
  • Low-noise linear power supply with large transformer and capacitor bank
  • Professional-grade Neutrik RJ45 connectors for superior connection stability
  • Ability to disable unused ports and LEDs to reduce electrical noise
  • Optical and copper networking support including SFP+ modules
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel and aluminium chassis for vibration control

Why Choose the S1

Because at some point in this hobby, you stop asking “does it make sense?” and start asking “does it sound better?”

The S1 exists to refine the network side of your system—reducing noise, improving timing, and isolating your audio chain from the chaos of your home network. It’s the difference between “it works” and “it works, but now I won’t shut up about it.”

If you’ve already invested in a high-end streamer and server, the S1 is one of those upgrades that seems ridiculous right up until you hear it—and then becomes annoyingly difficult to live without.

Basic Specifications

Type

  • Audiophile network switch

Ports

  • 4 × SFP+ (10Gbps / 1Gbps / OFF selectable)
  • 7 × RJ45 (1Gbps / 100Mbps / 10Mbps / OFF selectable)

Clock

  • Internal ultra-low jitter clock
  • External clock input: 10MHz (BNC)

Power

  • Internal linear power supply (region dependent AC voltage)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

  • 440 × 82 × 353 mm

Weight

  • Approx. 14 kg