2. pc-audio
  3. 1235757296

Ethernet cable/router upgrade?

I listen to a lot of internet radio and buy downloads (WalMart MP3, HD Tracks, B&W Audio Club).

My net connection is Broadband from Comcast Cable. Comcast provides a Motorola router with a generic CAT5/RJ45 cable to my desktop PC.

Has anyone tried upgrading their Ethernet cable to something like:

> Audioquest CAT5e $25/1 meter @ NeedleDoctor

> Amphenol 5e $11/3' @ Cables On Demand

> Belkin 5e Fast CAT (350MHz) $13/3' direct

> Belkin 6a (500Mhz) $22/3' direct

If someone has upgraded did it improve the sound?

For music, is the faster Belkin 6a (500MHz) better than the 5e Fast CAT (350 MHz)?

Does the quality (assuming there are differences) of the router make any difference? If so, which are recommended.
mmarvin19

Showing 1 response by mmarvin19

mmarvin19 OP
157 posts
 
Thanks for your relpies Xti16.

I don't have a music server either. I use an USB oversampling DAC between my PC and my preamp.

BTW, I have my PC sitting atop a phone book for vibration control and have upgraded the stock 16g power cord w/ a 12g Magic Power Digital Reference cord from Signal Cable.
More to discover