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the question of changing ethernet cables

Hi everyone, I am also new to the site and I have followed many conversations learning much. I have ethernet cables running from the router to the streamer (PS Audio). However, I have a fiberglass cable running from the street input to my main box. That should mean from what I have followed here that I am not bringing any noise into the system from outside. I too, have thought about changing the internal cables and/or employing an isolator of sorts. However, in my case, I am not sure that I need to. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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holmz
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What is the problem that is being solved?
How does it manifest itself in the sound?

sns
3,318 posts
 

You are correct on noise coming into house, however self generated noise and jitter from modem on still exist in all streaming setups. Whether you need a filter or not is for you to discover via experimentation. I've done much experimentation with streaming setups over the years, sometimes there is progress other times regression, and sometimes change is just change. Streaming can be as simple or complex as we choose it to be, curiosity certainly has hold on me!

vonhelmholtz
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I purchased a Shunyata Sigma Ethernet cable that goes from the wall to my streamer.  It made a positive difference. I purchased an open box, so somebody didn’t keep the cable, so make sure that you have the ability to return the cable.

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