Interchange Renderer

About the Interchange Renderer

The Empirical Audio Interchange is an Ethernet-based network renderer designed to feed a DAC directly from a router or switch without a direct computer connection. It is positioned as an alternative to USB that is simpler to use and intended to deliver very low jitter, with support for DLNA/UPnP and Open Home playback software; with a Sonore UPnP Bridge it can also be used with Roon. The unit provides active S/PDIF coaxial, AES/EBU, and I2S outputs in both RJ-45 and HDMI formats, and it uses a Hynes-based Dynamo linear power supply. Empirical Audio lists the Interchange at $2,999 plus shipping, with a 30-day money-back audition period and a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.