Fuzzy playback

If you want to test whether or not it's ethernet, buy a cheap CAT 8 cable. The specification is improved overall vs older CATs. 

And if it is ethernet, end-game ethernet cable: LINKUP - [GHMT & DSX8000 Certified] Cat8 Ethernet Patch Cable

I use this with my laptop and sometimes upload family pictures on Google drive. This cable is slighty faster than thowaway/cheap CAT 8 cables...don't ask me how, but it's definitely superior. If you buy it, just bend it in to place as it's a bit inflexible. It even comes with a certification paper that gurantees its performance.

Now I confused myself. If it is a connection issue with digital, it either works or it doesn’t. Correct? This sound has been from RCA cables or volume controls in the past. I assumed it was ethernet cables after I unplugged the patch cable from the add powr to the streamer and plugged it back in. The clarity came back but not for long.

I looked at the Linkup cat 8 cables. They do look nice. There is a 22AWG and a 26AWG. Is there a preference?. A closeup shows the wires appear to be flat which would give a better connection. The price is not bad. $38 for 22 gauge and $13 for 26 gauge The factory is out but Amazon has them.

Thanks for the help.

Yes, that is correct. Just like USB. Although packet errors from using a damaged or otherwise defective ethernet cable can cause dropouts. It will always try to retransmit, but failures (even in the field) are not uncommon.

I use the 22 AWG version. For ethernet, unlike analog cables, the thickness is not important if the cable is properly specced. You're welcome! And happy listening...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stabilant 22 is a proven contact enhancer that doesn't cost a fortune.

 

I put deoxit on the rest of my interconnects today. That may be it. I should have known. My crossover is about 30 yrs old. The volume controls are not the best. The RCA bases are not the best. I should call Phil Marchand and get a crossover made. I also have an unknown power supply with lamp cord. So there is bang for the buck there.  Too many plug ins as we used to say on the farm.