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SOtM dCBL-CAT8M - Is this the new reference in LAN cables?

I just came across an official announcement on SOtM’s highest grade Ethernet cable ~ dCBL-CAT8M. Interestingly, the new LAN cables sports not one but two filter blocks on each end of the cable.

The premise of trying this cable in a fully tricked out SOtM system with their sNH-10G network switch is quite tempting. It will be interesting to hear how a complete SOtM system compares to my current reference, Telegartner M12 Gold Switch with JCAT Signature GOLD M12 LAN cable and Optimo 3 Duo LPS.

There is no official review yet so I am hoping to hear from anyone currently using this cable and said improvements over dCBL-CAT7 in your digital streaming system. Where exactly did you find most improvement, before or after the Ethernet switch?

Opinions are welcome from those who believe in the importance of Network Optimization, thank you!

Happy Holidays 🎄

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dabel
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Regarding the sNH-10G @lalitk, opted only for sCLK-EX. Under the premise master clock input and special edition can be had later if I so desired. 

Besides, you sit at a different level than I ... compliment :-)

 

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lalitk OP
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@dabel

Thanks for the compliment. I bet your sNH-10G with sCLK-EX sounds pretty darn good. In my case, auditioning sNH-10G with a 10MHz clock input is one of the main draw. The impact of my Merging +clock with my DAC and Streamer has been nothing short of an extreme transformation. Let’s see how sNH-10G respond to an external clock in my system.

On another note, did you hear about Audio Sensibility’s internal DC cable upgrade for about $200. Take a look here,

https://audiosensibility.com/blog/sotm-audio/#!/sNH-10G-Ethernet-Switch-with-sCLK-EX/p/440525768/category=27007760

 

dabel
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With your emphasis on those four exclamations yesterday, nuff said. Chime back with your thesis .... Inquiring minds, students, and end users await.

Had no idea, thanks for the link!

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lalitk OP
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@yoby

I just received dCBL-CAT8M cable. It seems this cable is bit more flexible than the original dCBL-CAT7. With limited run of Christmas Edition, SOtM absolutely nailed it with exquisite sleeve and semi see-through double filters :-)

dabel
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@lalitk, I’m assuming that iSO-CAT7 filter was added to your cart during purchase? ;-) 

Enjoy the fun! 

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