Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?

cleeds
If "advocates" of blind testing were serious, they would submit the protocol for advance review here, and the test would be performed in public, which would allow witnesses and an opportunity for others to participate. This could be done at an audio store or audiophile club. But the "advocates" haven’t shown any interest in that; their call for scientific testing is just a red herring.

>>>>Well, of course they’re not serious. That’s what I’ve been saying all along. Hel-loo! It’s a game they’re playing. You could also call it intellectual dishonesty if you want to get down to brass tacks. It’s the old game of Whack a Mole we all love to play. I’m not sure red herring is the right term but I know what you mean. That’s why I say they’re not serious or sincere. It’s just some stupid thing they picked up over on some backward audio site somewhere. Whack a Mole, the sport of kings.

@cleeds one chooses to believe or not for him/herself.
If you here/feel the difference or better say improvement - keep that cable in your system.
I offered blind test for thous who are in doubt.
Prove to yourself it is better - good, keep the cable.

When I have an opportunity to run the test - I'll happily post my results but they will be MY results in MY system and may not apply to your system. (Too many variables in this equation)

Sorry, but upfront payment was demanded, along with other prerequisites. The posts were deleted by the moderators. The promoter of the scheme is quite persistent, so it’s likely you’ll see what he calls an "opportunity" promoted again. Just stay tuned.

Upfront payment wasn't demanded. It was also loser pays expenses. This would all be handled after the evaluation.

acepilot71

If you here/feel the difference or better say improvement - keep that cable in your system.

Well, of course. I don't use the forum for validation of what I hear, or for validation of the equipment I've chosen for my system. It's just odd that some do indeed come here insisting that we validate our choices to them. If we demur, the accusations follow: We're deluded; we should be prescribed psychiatric medication; we are peddling in "snake oil" for the purposes of getting rich; we are idiots. And other such silliness.

If "advocates" of blind testing were serious, they would submit the protocol for advance review here, and the test would be performed in public, which would allow witnesses and an opportunity for others to participate. This could be done at an audio store or audiophile club. But the "advocates" haven’t shown any interest in that; their call for scientific testing is just a red herring.

It's been offered to be done at a show. I've posted a video of the setup in action and it lists all the components and demonstrates the LACP dynamic LAG.

It's also been offered to train someone (random pick) to do the cable swap.