ETHERNET CABLES


When using ethernet for hooking up streaming devices and dacs, what cat level of  ethernet cable should be used. Is there any sonic improvement by going to a  higher dollar cat 7 or 8 cable?

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Thanks Mike, I appreciate your feedback. I will need a 35' to 50' length so that is why I am questioning whether it's worth to buy a higher quality cable.

Hello Audphile 1

 

Thanks for your feedback. Do you have any idea where I can purchase this Supra Cat8 cable with the Telegartner connectors

Thanks,

Sam

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Yes, I never expected this thread to be so active and want to thank everyone for their input.  I did not expect sticks and stones to be thrown at each nor that there would be a  comparison between NJ and NY pizza!

In any case, my take is that upgrading an ethernet cord is not a big expense and if you feel it sounds better, that is great, however if there is no difference you have not wasted much money. It is not like buying high dollar interconnects or power cords.

The bottom line is that we are all looking for tweaks to improve our systems and going from a $10 cord to a $200 version is not that big of a deal.

The main objective is to keep enjoying the music!

Sam

 

 

This week I am going to order a Blue Jean 6A to replace my 35 foot length of Insignia cable purchased from Best Buy about 5 years. My exposure will be about $70.00. No big deal in the scheme of things considering the value of my current system.

Thanks for the suggestion. Can you please explain what a mesh network is and how it would be set up. Also where would I buy that device. Currently I am not using any filters. My 35 ft ethernet cord comes off my Verizon router and goes directly to my Innuos Zenith Mark 3 streaming device. Any suggestions are appreciated. 

Thanks,

Sam

Hello Lalitk:

 

Thanks for getting back to me. My Verizon Fios router is located in my living room  of my house right next to my television. There is a Verizon extender located right above on the second floor which feeds my computer. My audio system is located in a Florida room which is off the living room. Currently I have a 35 foot eithernet cable coming off the router and going to my Innuos. If I move the router next to my audio system, I will have to use a longer ethernet cable to connect the TV and I am not sure if the extender on the above floor will work. Based on this, do you think moving the router close to Innuos is a good idea?

Thanks,

Sam