Audio Grade Ethernet Cable

@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).

@kr4 Can you send me  a link? I was told to use a CAT 8 cable so I bought one, then I read that a CAT 8 cable carries too much noise. I'd at least like to have a solid understanding of the basics. Thanks!

@ghdprentice Yes, I have Qobuz as I stream it at the gym. For whatever reason, I’m getting a lot of noise when I stream. When I play the files from my SSD, it’s very clean with a great soundstage and black background. The modem and router are just Spectrum issue. Do you think I should change out my CAT 8 with a CAT 6? I have both.

@sns I didn't know I could disable WIFI from the router. Should I disable it when I listen to the stereo? I only use WIFI when I'm on my iPhone.

@audphile1 I greatly appreciate your input and I'll look into those cables you mentioned.I never knew that some ethernet cables cost as much as $30,000.00!

@ghdprentice Yeah I disconnected the modem/router from the line conditioner and found a different circuit. Thank You!

@ghdprentice I appreciate your input but don't believe the Aurender 200 to be a better sounding streamer than what I have. I'm not sure why you believe the Bryston to be an inferior product. I looked into this many years ago and spoke to my local dealer who carries both Aurender and Bryston.

@hickamore I just messaged you.

I'm also looking at the StackAudio Smoothlan Network Filter. Has anyone tried this?

https://stackaudio.co.uk/smoothlan/