Ethernet cable recommendations


can you please share thoughts on an ideal Ethernet cable. My preferences in sound are neutral weight across highs, mids, bass, but with a very rich full body midrange and sweet in the highs without being aggressive.

Looking for around $300-$800 price range. 

thanks

acdvd

Thanks so much all. 
in your experiences would you say the cable from switch to dac Will only ever sound as good as the one from server to switch?

 

I have experimented with Ethernet cables a lot. In all price ranges. From consumer grade to Shunyata Omega Ethernet.

First remark: do not expect too much. Ethernet cable is NOT transformative. It will not make a $200 streaming setup sound like a $20,000 setup.

Second, to me, best Ethernet cable, period, is the Synergistic Research Atmosphere X Reference. About $1,000. Cheaper if used or you know a “friendly” dealer.

 

Third, best no brainer budget Ethernet cable: this Ghent cable from China: https://www.ghentaudio.com/pc/et11.html

I use SOtM ethernet cables with filters.  Recently added the Cat7u with a special edition set up.  Lowers noise floor.

 

@anzaanimalclinic 

I'm thinking of adding a filter into my streamer at some stage.

Looking at the SOtM iSO Cat 6 LAN,  Acoustic Revive LAN RLI-1GB-TRIPLE-C, or maybe a Network Acoustics ENO

@jerrybj 

I have a Cat 6 filter, several Cat 7 cables and the ne Cat 7u and then ENO.

The new Cat7u is very good.  I prefer not using the ENO with the Cat7u.  It add a sort of artificial airiness with a touch of grit.  It was better with the Cat7.