+1 on DXE. Also recommended: EMO EN-70HD galvanic isolator. Keep any connection after the last filter/Isolator to the DAC as short and high quality as possible. The final feet after clean-up have a large influence on outcomes
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 you said you bought the WW Starlight 8 ethernet cable already, correct? What improvements did you hear over the generic cable?
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@audphile1 Good question. Unfortunately in the place I’m staying now I’m unable to use my extender so the cable, sadly, still sits in the box. This will change soon, and when it does I fully plan on comparing the WW cable to a generic cable and maybe even CAT 7 or 8. I’ll certainly report back with what I hear — and with no measurements. Heh heh. |
@soix sounds good. |
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