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Audiophile LAN cables

I know very well the importance of cables in a system, and I know very well the difference in the sound they make.
I have been assembly audio cables for my own use for years now, but I never expected how a LAN cable could change the sound of my liquid music so much.
Do you guys have experience in LAN cables?
Do they make a difference also in your audio setup?
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gill_92 OP
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Yeah, that's right.
My router is pretty far away from my audio setup, so I'm using a range extender.
Tha audiophile 2 meters LAN cable I bought and that makes a significant improvement in sound, it's from the range extender to my audiophile PC.
Also, my new audiophile PC does not have a Wi-Fi antenna, so I'm using a wired internet connection.
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lalitk
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gill_92,

Some may argue here but to my ears wired connection sounds more dynamic and detailed compared to WiFi.

And yes, the LAN cable did make audible improvements between my Apple router and streamer (N10). After trying few, I end up with JCAT LAN cable reviewed as below,

https://audiobacon.net/2019/11/02/the-jcat-signature-lan-a-1000-ethernet-cable/4/

Enjoy!
jetter
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As I mentioned, I was going to purchase a higher end LAN cable this morning and came across the review I attached.

Interesting that both reviewers come to the same conclusion regarding better LAN cables greatly improving the sound, but the reviewer I linked said the only place it did not make a difference was from router to streamer.

I wonder if the fact the reviewer had a Node 2 and I have a Node 2i has anything to do with it.  The old system not having enough resolution to tell the difference?
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