Audio Grade Ethernet Cable

It's always puzzled me why so many users cram their modems, routers, switchers, and various digital peripherals close to their system, then jump through multiple hoops to rid themselves of the noise that results. It's much easier to locate that gear distant from the system, and connect to it with only an ethernet (inherently balanced!) or fiber cable.

@cleeds,

+1

OP, it's good you asked. I could see how one might think that. But this is different. 

You want to move your digital gear like switches away from your auto system. They are terribly noisy. Anything with a wall wart or extra box on a string should be far away. 

Optimizing sound of streaming... stored files and streaming service is easiest accomplished with a very high quality steamer. It will isolate noise carried in and cache the bits and give you audiophile quality sound. 

@cleeds Didn't know that thank you.

@ghdprentice I have the wall wart for the modem and the router LPS cable plugged into a passive line conditioner but it's close to the stereo. I'll try running those to a bare receptacle on the other side of the room. The modem/router are currently 10 feet from the streamer. I'll see if I can move it further.

My local files sound great which is why I've been investing in downloads. From what others have posted on Audiogon, the Bryston BDP 3 is a very good sounding transport. There were complaints about the software which is why those Goners purchased different streamers (which Bryston is in. the process of improving).

Is this a waste of time and money?

Yes.  CAT(5, 6,......) specs are tighter than what any boutique cable builder can achieve.  Just buy good quality name brand stuff.