Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?
I am more interested to hear why those who are hearing a difference in the sound of their files via Ethernet cabling think it is happening? The most obvious reason is the Ethernet protocol is failing in a way that is allowing corrupt packets to make it's way through the router and assembled to a file that fails the CRC check. This corrupt file is then being passed to the DAC. That seem to the only way that could happen. So the question is, how is it happening only for audio files going to your DAC but not happening for the other millions of packets being sent over Ethernet all over the world. |
jbny I am more interested to hear why those who are hearing a difference in the sound of their files via Ethernet cabling think it is happeningIf an explanation interests you, you might want to scroll up and read the post from @markalarsen that offers a pretty solid answer. It's at 05-01-2018 11:16am. |
@t_ramey Jay Luong of Audio Bacon does a terrific job describing the Black cable, in various combinations with other LAN cables, including SoTM’s iSO-CAT 6 filter and dCBL-CAT 7. Go to the ’My Favorite Combinations’ section (prior to the Conclusion) in Jay’s very thorough article / review: https://audiobacon.net/2017/07/09/sotm-iso-cat6-special-edition-the-flavors-of-audiophile-ethernet/ The Black cable can be chosen as part of the SE bundle but can also be ordered separately. If you are US based (here): https://sotm-usa.com/products/iso-cat6-special-edition |
clearthink - And that is why one of the loudest voices in this specific forum for some kind of valid testing required IN ADVANCE agreements with lawyers and a $25K USD wager because he is "owed" that by us yes they think the world owes them! Beautiful in Long Island NY USA... summertime.... any time..... |
