Node 2i performance suggestions pls

+1 audiojedi
I recently added a DH Labs Reunion Cat 8 ethernet cable(found one used at the Cable Co. for $109, thx Jason) from my google nest satellite>Node2i and got a surprisingly big improvement from my Cat 6....soundstage,imaging,bass etc....overall richer/fuller presentation. I then added a Supra Cat 8(Ebay) from modem>router and got another nice jump in sq; not as great as the Reunion, but def noticeable on my test tracks, which I'm extremely familiar with. Next up- upgraded power cord.

SQ definitely improved by adding Cullen C7 PC and Supra CAT8 to my Node2i. But putting Network Acoustics ENO filter in the mix took things to an even higher level. This thing is not so much a "tweak" but more like an equipment upgrade.

A-gon member Grannyring wrote about it here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/streaming-sound-quality-want-the-very-best-sound-quality-netw...

I have no affiliation with the company, and am loathe to come off as some kind of "fanboy"; but I've been happy with the there's a 30-day no risk trial. Of course YMMV. 

Happy Listening! 

It costs more than the Node. C'mon man!

@mstrauss58 I maxed out my Bluesound by doing these things:
1) Swapped out the PSU board with the one from Poland on eBay and added a Linear Power Supply
2) Added a Gutwire Grounding cable to unused RCA
3) Ran Ethernet via Network Acoustics ENO and Gigafoil V4 with LPS
4) If you are using a external DAC - iFi SPDIF Purifier 2 with LPS
-Alex

I'm all for improving sound but I know a fair bit about networking and other than measurable packet loss and/or retransmits (which implies you have general network issues), I see no way that these supposed audio ethernet cables would make a shred of a difference in SQ. At all. Yes, if you doing long runs then better shielding can reduce PL, and if you are doing 10gb then you need Cat6+. But otherwise, what are you guys basing you qualitative statements on? Not trying to start an argument but I have never seen anyone explain how an audiophile grade 'Cat8' cable, or any 'special' ethernet cable is going to somehow magically mean better audio.