@audphile1 My supra ethernet is connected from my bluesound node 2i to a router switch which also has my TV lan and internet connections. The internet cable comes from the wall to the router. The router power socket is connected to a power strip and the power strip to my wall socket. I dont have Roon or DSP. I stream via my bluesound. I stream from Tidal via my bluesound app on my phone.
Supra Cat 8 Ethernet cable
HI All
I recently purchased a Supra Cat 8 ethernet cable to replace the stock cable to my bluesound node 2i after hearing rave reviews of the Supras. However, the Supra sounded rather bright and clinical in my system. Plus side it has a lot of details, sounds very clear and bass prodution was pretty good but just sounded very forward and bright over my stock ethernet cable. Am using Klipsch 6000 f speakers, an XTZ power amp and a Freya + preamp.
I have not run in the Supra fully yet, about 7 hours. Will it get better over time? Has anyone who has used Supra to your node 2i felt the same. Or do you have a different opinion? Appreciate your views.
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@ram18 ok. If the router/switch has a ground screw, try grounding it. It may or may not be an audible improvement but definitely worth a shot and will cost you far less than buying and trying more cables. Free advice, take it for what it’s worth. Like I said earlier, don’t get hung up on cables at this level. Especially Ethernet. If you like your klipsch speakers and want to keep them, a good solid state Class A/B or even a tube amp may be your ticket. There are many choices out there especially on a used market that will not break the bank. Anyway…just my thoughts. |
@audphile1 Thank you for your detailed explanation. Yes Class D amps are traditionally hot sounding. The XTZ however leans to a neutral delivery. Honestly its a great steal for the price. As for my Klipschs refrence premiere speakers they are a tad bit bright not as bright as the ones of the past that Klipschs are known for. I have a tube Schiit Freya + preamp which tones down the brightness and helps give a smoother feel. So far with my stock 5e ethernet cable, the combo somehow sounds warmer.
But you are right, maybe the Supras are revealing the true effects of the system compared to my stock ethernet cable. Sorry for a noob question. How does one ground a router. Mine does not come with screws and it is just placed on my console.
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