Ethernet Cable

Just ordered a 6M Oyaide from Japan. :-)

@joecasey   Looking forward to your findings with the AQ Vodka and the Supra CAT8 LAN cables.

Yes, the Neo by Oyaide

Here in English (on their site):

http://www.neo-w.com/english/is-707e.html

@david_ten 

Is this the Oyaide cable you’re referring to?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEO-by-OYAIDE-Elec-IS-707RJ-2-4m-7-9ft-Ethernet-cable-for-audio-and-visual/...

To start, ordered 8M Supra CAT 8 to compare with Vodka.   Also plan to try SoTM,  Wireworld ...  Rack not ready another 3 to 4 weeks so have time.

The Synergistic Research UEF Ethernet transformed my system.  I'm sure having the grounding plugged into the SR Active Grounding Block SE had a significant impact.  Being able to voice the cable with the UEF Tuning bullets was very helpful.  This cable retails for $3K though.

Don't have a particular budget in mind ...  Getting a custom 3 components wide, low 2 shelves rack built that will sit between speakers and ~10 feet back against wall.

I have ethernet jack in the room ...  current IC from pre to amps is 4M so probably 5M+.  

I'll start with the generic blue ethernet cable from my office so no rush.

@joecasey  It will be helpful if you state a budget and length.

@lalitk  conducted a direct comparison between a few LAN cables and ultimately chose the Purist (though I think he also liked the SoTM). And I believe he had some fellow audiophiles over to help with the shoot out and they also preferred the Purist, so his recommendation is vetted and a good one.

I like SoTM. There are many other good choices like Wireworld, etc.

@doug_schroeder also conducted a LAN shootout (his review is on Dagogo) and I believe he preferred Wireworld.

AudioBacon is another site to look at for in-depth LAN reviews. Audiostream would be another site to check.

Test a few options within your system to see what works best for you.

PS. I have had success with longer runs using more Cost Effective options like Supra CAT 8 and Oyaide.

@joecasey,

Ethernet cable is probably the most controversial cable in HiFi. Many here (cable naysayers) chime in shortly stating off the shelf Belkin cable is just as good as AQ Vodka....it’s digital bits, 1’s and 0’s blah blah. 

My personal favorite is Purist Audio Design CAT7. Very neutral, detailed and smooth sounding cable for the money. 

http://www.puristaudiodesign.com/Data/products/misc/cat7.html