@bigshutterbug linkup sounds rolled off and dull in my system but that’s compared to Purist Audio CAT7. I don’t use it for streaming but I do have it on my apple tv and mac mini without any issues. It’s not for a high end digital front end but in a budget system it should be ok.
Ethernet
I am adding a HiFi Rose RS 130 to my set up and need to split my ethernet cable run... Here is my question: I have about a 20' run into the splitter , then 2 x 3' runs to the RS130 and a BluSound Vault. I have been using a $20 ethernet Cat 5 cable on the BluSound Vault alone. I am seeing (typical) ethernet runs for $7,000 to $1.50. Where do I go here? Primary goal is to make sure all 3 runs are identical and really NOT thinking of spending a ton here. Thoughts? Cat 5...6...7...?
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Speaker and interconnects you can discuss, but for data cables?? There are specs. Running an out of spec cable and claiming it sounds better…?!?! this is entirely adequate https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/data-cables/index.htm unless people claim that exotic cables can clean the ground plane…. |
Speaker and interconnects you can discuss, but for data cables?? There are specs. Running an out of spec cable and claiming it sounds better…?!?! this is entirely adequate https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/data-cables/index.htm unless people claim that exotic cables can clean the ground plane…. or improve jitter. If you are concerned about jitter you must run 10gb speed Ethernet. |
See the hyperlink for choosing a specific cable category for your run, considering the minimum category recommended by your streamer manufacturer. I made a mistake spending hundreds on a Synergistics Atmosphere Ethernet cable and was unhappy with its performance. I ordered a Blue Jeans Ethernet cable on the recommendation of the proprietor of a high end interconnect/cord manufacturer I respect and I use his company’s products. My comparisons were on an Aurender N100H at the time proved his recommendation valid. The Synergistics sits in my basement storage. My recommendation is not to spend mega dollars on the Ethernet cable and audition. |
Suggest checking out Blue Jeans cable. They gave 3 different types they sell, 5e, 6 and 6a, and will make any length and color you want. They also test each cable and include the test sheet with your order. I’ve ordered several cat 6a, which is the highest speed rated one they have available. Reasonably priced and only $5 shipping. They also have articles on their web site that get into the facts around the different types of cable. Excellent customer service too. Based in Seattle. |
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