Node 2i performance suggestions pls

"@audiojedi , I'm using CAT6. Would CAT8 be a noticable upgrade? Thanks"

I actually went from CAT6 to CAT7 and didn't notice much if any difference - went to CAT8 for fun because it was cheap and there was a more noticeably fleshed out sound to be had and in particular I noticed that low level listening was improved(more detail at low volume).  Bottom end was also more well defined as I recall.

Thicker cable and better shielding presumably made the difference, it was probably the cheapest upgrade I've ever made but obviously your mileage may vary.

Thanks @audiojedi . I ordered a CAT 8 based on @lalitk recommendation. You confirmed that shielding makes a significant improvement.

Has anybody tried any tweaks like footers or isolation devices? I've used various footers and platforms with no significant results.

Google Node 2i upgrades and you will come across Fidelity Audio UK. They make after market kits for upgrading the node 2i including power supply. Kits are not cheap but easily worth the time to investigate. Cheers

Thanks for posting. That's
$193US. Any takers?