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SOtM dCBL-CAT7 LAN Cable

Hello Folks, 

Has anyone tried this cable yet? What are your listening impression about this cable compared to your previous Ethernet cable. The Filter Block on this cable is what intrigues me...It's supposed to eliminate the wide band digital noise inflow from the router or NAS. 

I realize the best way to find out is to try one in my system. Since these cables are not cheap and I need a pair for my system, i thought it would be nice to hear some feedback from audiophile community. 

I will be using this cable between a pair of Apple AirPort Extreme, 1st APE connected to AT&T modem and the other one to my Aurender streamer, thus providing a stable 'wired' Ethernet connectivity. 
 
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dlcockrum
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Great contributions here.:)

Compared the SOtM dCBL-CAT7, the SR Ethernet UEF SE, and the Purist Audio Ethernet cables in extensive focused comparisons using two vastly different, yet equally excellent (one SS and one tube), systems with two close friends (one owns the other system).

All were excellent to my ears, more alike than different overall but each with specific strengths, and also according to the comments of my friends. Two of us ending up slightly preferring the Purist Audio Ethernet cable (the least expensive of the three) in both systems and one the SOtM in his own. No one was or is wrong. Strictly a matter of preference and system synergy as always between excellent products. As it should be...

Dave
macdude
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Are you going to be trying the SOtM cable/filter out within your system? Or was it a question?

More just thinking aloud. I would like to try the SOtM cable.

One thing I noticed is turning off the wi-fi radio on my router/cable modem box makes a substantial difference.

The radio needs to be turned off, not just the SSID broadcasting.
david_ten
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@dlcockrum   Dave, thanks for sharing your findings. Always helpful.

@macdude Thanks for the tip. I'm having trouble getting Cox to drop a new line in so I can get a dedicated feed to the other side of the house where the audio room is. If I can make it happen, I'll apply your suggestion.
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mikeg
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Do you think if your system did not include a router or modem and it consisted of NAS - Ethernet cable - Network Player would there be a need for a filter?  Do they have a trail period?
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lalitk OP
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@mikeg 

I would say YES!

The 'Filter' block and eliminates the wide band digital noise inflow from the router or NAS.

The dCBL-CAT7 cable in my system sounds amazing over my previous non-filtered cable. The overall soundstage is touch more airy, defined, detailed and vocals are crisp without being edgy. 

They do offer 15 days trial but sadly with a 15% restocking fee. They are offering 10% discount at the moment. If you're interested, visit Cruz Audio website for the coupon.
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