Ethernet cables
I’m of the opinion given what I’ve read that Ethernet cables, along with everything else in the streaming chain, can make a significant difference in ultimate streaming performance (please those who think it’s just 1s and 0s please stay out of this). Due to this I bought a Wireworld Starlight 8 Ethernet cable because it seems much better than generic cables but certainly far short of the higher $$$ Ethernet cables (the WW platinum would be an obvious case in point). My question is, with the Starlight 8 how much good can I expect over lower-priced or generic Ethernet cables and how much more performance can I expect from stepping up to better Ethernet cables? Please be specific if you’ve directly A/Bed the Starlight 8 versus better cables as that’d be very useful and helpful info. Thanks!
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@soix Hi, I have several of the WW Starlight and Platinum Cat 8 ethernet cables and I can honestly say after living with them for about six months they both are excellent. The Starlight gives a more musical rounded presentation, whilst the Platinum is sharper, more focused and detailed. The Platinum would better be reserved for more revealing systems. The Starlight is truly excellent value and high-end. The other contenders are AQ Vodka and Diamond but I preferred WW for ethernet while AQ have excellent cables in other departments. Furutech NCF ethernet is very good for video or for using before an optical isolator, due to it's reasonable price. |
I went from various config of generic cables to Supra, then AQ Cinnamon, Starlight, finally stopped at AQ Vodka. Suppose I hear differences rather like LordMelton in that higher end cables could be sensed as more sharp, focused, I hear it as more insightful. I also placed my cable modem close to system so I could use the Vodka from modem on, don't see the sense of using lesser cable in front of top flight, the entire chain needs top flight to hear full potential of ethernet cable. |
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