ETHERNET CABLES
When using ethernet for hooking up streaming devices and dacs, what cat level of ethernet cable should be used. Is there any sonic improvement by going to a higher dollar cat 7 or 8 cable?
I would like to add my comments. I am also using a EtherRegen. But I have the ethernet cable running from my modem to the EtherRegen, From the EtherRegen I am then using fiber cable to my Lumin X1 which accepts fiber directly. From the modem I was using a cat 6 cable, but recently switched to cat 8 and you know what? I did hear an improvement. It provided a more solid soundstage. No doubt about it. So, I just ordered a WW Platinum 8 cat cable, so I’ll see where this leads. ozzy |
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Last couple weeks have a) made a fiber connection to my DAC (Weiss 501); and b) added a Shunyata Delta Ethernet cable to the mix. Using Roon. Results: Fiber connection bought off Amazon plus a IFI power supply instantaneously reduced digital glare and made the music more organic. Obvious difference. Investment: $200 Ethernet cable: Provides greater clarity and separation, but in a much more subtle way. Definitely diminishing returns department. Investment: $850 new (I got used for less). Conclusion (for me): the front end feeding my digital system definitely makes a difference. Fiber is a no brainer; high end Ethernet may not be worth the price.
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@w123ale Thanks for sharing. |
