Audioquest Vodka vs Wireworld Starlight 8 (Not Platinum) Ethernet


Anyone compare and contrast? I am running the Wireworld Starlight 8 3M from DAC to modem, sounds very good, audiblly better than Supra 8 cable. Is AQ Vodka a step up from Starlight? Thx. Neal

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The WW Starlight 8 (Red one) is a wonderful cable and it punches way above it's price. I'm very happy with it but I'll upgrade to Platinum because this cable is so darn good. I have an AQ Diamond to demo but I haven't bothered yet because I like this cable so much.

Hopefully picking up my custom length WW Platinum Starlight Ethernet cables today.

One will go from my Ediscreation Extreme Fiber Box II to my streamer/server. The WW Starlight has been a stellar performer and I would recommend it to anyone, I'm only changing because I'm curious as to what the Platinum will do.

I have mentioned the Ediscreation several times, it's essentially the same as the video posted above but everything is in one box, using very high quality components.

I will be experimenting with higher quality Ethernet cables feeding the Ediscreation, because noise may be removed but signal integrity is paramount.

FWIW the WW Platinum Starlight 8 (CAT 8) is substantially better than the WW Starlight 8 (CAT 8) and then some in spades.

Notwithstanding the Starlight is a player and would do any system justice, a terrific bargain.

https://www.audiotrends.com.au/wireworld-starlight-8-twinax-ethernet-cable.html?cable_length=754

"The Starlight CAT8 is very different sounding Ethernet cable when compared to my AudioQuest Diamond or Vodka Ethernet cables. The Starlight CAT8 is more extended sounding at the high and low end. This cable has a bit of midrange presence that I liked and didn’t find to be annoying in terms of brightness. The retrieval of high-end detail is outstanding. The midbass of the Starlight CAT8 is very controlled as is the low end. Dynamic contrasts, both micro and macro, are beautifully rendered and very easy to hear. The Audioquest Diamond and Vodka have smoothness at the high end that some, no doubt, will prefer. But I find the Starlight CAT8 to be the more revealing cable. The soundstage rendered by the Starlight CAT8 is the largest I have heard extending far beyond the lateral borders of my speakers. There is also very good depth reproduction if captured on the recording.