Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
Curious about what everyone is doing for their streaming systems in terms of Ethernet cables. I know some people who swear by expensive models, but anecdotally it seems that folks care a lot less about Ethernet than they do about interconnects, AC, or even USB cables.
I'm a believer but at the moment run a relatively affordable model that I might be looking to upgrade. Let's hear your thoughts.
Purist Audio 🐈⬛ 7 into Aurender N200. Nothing fancy. Sounds great. Tried: generic, Supra, Supra Telegartner, Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System, Amazon Linkup. My favorite is Purist. My thoughts - Ethernet cables make a difference. But they are in the last place after components, room acoustics, clean power, speaker cables, interconnects, power cables, digital cables. |
Spent hundreds on 6 foot a Synergistic Atmosphere Ethernet cable. One of my mistakes over the years. At the recommendation of a cable designer/retailer I respect I purchased a Blue Jeans CAT 6 for $12 and improved SQ. Aurender Customer Service indicated to me to avoid Ethernet cables with metal connector housings. They stated they have found metal connector housings may create distortion. The Synergistic has a metal and plastic connector housing. The Blue Jeans all plastic. I am only sharing what they stated in their email exchange. Anyone want the Synergistic on the cheep?😀. No, I would not really do that. Recommendation, go with Blue Jeans and buy high resolution content with what you save. |
@baylinor I didn't see a fiber optic option for the Triode Wire Labs Freedom Ethernet cable..... Doesn't fiber optic(Toslink) limit the signal to 96kHz? I have Triode's High Power Digital American II Power cable. Very well made. |
