Name: Gustard N18 – Network Switch
SKU: 27446
Price: 375 EUR
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Gustard N18 – Network Switch

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Description

Gustard N18 – Audiophile Network Switch for Streaming Audio

El Gustard N18 it is a network switch designed specifically for high-fidelity streaming audio systems. It is not a simple “internet splitter”: its function is to offer a cleaner, more stable and quieter connection for streamers, network DACs and music servers.

Thanks to its two RJ45 Ethernet ports and fibre-optic SFP connection, the N18 makes it possible to electrically isolate the system from noise coming from the router, powerline adapters, computers or other household devices. The result is a more stable network and, in many systems, a noticeable improvement in clarity, soundstage and naturalness.

Its construction is solid, with a metal chassis and selected components, following Gustard's classic philosophy: making serious, well-made products designed to last. It is an ideal tool for anyone who takes streaming seriously and wants to get the most out of their system without frills.

Technical Specifications – Gustard N18

Type: Hi-Fi network switch for digital audio
Ethernet ports:
- 2 × RJ45 (10/100/1000Base-T)
Fibre optic port
- 1 × SFP (compatible GPON / EPON)
Standards support:
- 10/100/1000Base-T
- 1000Base-X
Hybrid connectivity: Ethernet + fibre optic
Electrical isolation via SFP connection
Optimised for streaming audio
Metal chassis with anti-vibration design
Recommended fuse: 0.63 A
Colour: Black
SFP accessories and optical cable: Not included (sold separately)

Additional information

Colour	Black, Silver

Brand

Gustard

Gustard it is a manufacturer specialising in high-fidelity digital electronics that has successfully combined classical engineering with modern execution.

Their designs focus on understated architecture, oversized power supplies and carefully crafted analogue stages, always prioritising real sonic performance over simplified solutions or passing fads. Along the same lines, Gustard has successfully adapted this philosophy to the modern context, integrating network and streaming functions directly into some of their models, without turning them into a mere secondary add-on. The result is equipment capable of functioning as Pure DAC or as an all-in-one solution, compatible with platforms such as Roon or Audirvana, which reduce system complexity without compromising quality or sound character. https://youtu.be/kYfe3W3ZrFI The company has earned a solid reputation among demanding enthusiasts for offering honest, technically ambitious products with a value-for-money ratio that is hard to match in high-end digital audio.