Ethernet cables

@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.

The description of this cable suggest that it is good at isolating from external noise (EMF), but some of the supposed best claim that they passively filter noise already mixed with signal.  Perhaps someone would like to explain the different forms of passive filtering with digital cables?

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.

I have been very happy with Supra cable which sounds better than the freebie or cheapie Amazon cables but doesn't break the bank either.

Blue Jeans cat 8.