Ethernet cables

@cakyol,

this bits are bits argument gets easily defeated by using your ears. Even short ethernet connections are subject to RFI/EMI as well as ground level incursions that have been measurably proven to mess with digital to analogue conversion in spite of your alledged digital expertise.

The anti-folks are just cheap. Acknowledging the effect of cables (digital in particular) would set off a round of cognitive dissonance.

"To achieve scientific perfection in audio, I would have to spend more money on digital cables."  Denial avoids the problem.

It is interesting that many science based deniers admit that this or that could make a difference with a digital cable, but that "better" more expensive cables don't. Not cognitive dissonance anymore, just flawed logic and science.

I should add that by adding a ridiculously expensive ethernet cable, I was able to hear a ridiculously pleasing sq improvement. My bias is keeping me happy with upgrades!

+1 @moguls !! Spot on. Happiness is all that matters, which naturally comes from experience and ownership, regardless of whether is perceived or measured by some #measurementmorons

@antigrunge
@moguls
@thyname

For sure. The only science that definitively works is the trying of different cables to actually hear the effect on sound quality. Your ears are the only scientific measuring device you need.

I have ethernet cables made by three manufacturers. Monoprice Cat 5e, Cable Matters Cat 8, and Supra 8+. As you step up from MP to CM to Supra, the sound just gets better. Yes, the MP 5e is pretty good, but by the time you get to Supra 8+, it has become more realistic. I plan to try the ghentaudio Cat 8 in the future.