Ethernet cables

@coachpoconnor check the link I posted. Tons of data out there if you’re willing to do your research. 

Another do cables matter discussion.
Have you used a search function? It almost seems like you’re trawling here. 

here…knock your socks off…
Ethernet Cables

 

soix

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03-17-2024 at 12:14pm 

No, no it's not worth it. Ones and zeroes don't know nor care how they travel and all the stupidly expensive cables absolutely will not change that.

And here they are.  Well, it was a good thread while it lasted.
 

And this is exactly why I answered the way I did. If you’ve seen one Ethernet Cables discussion, you’ve seen ‘em all. 

you really think the last 10-20' is going to make it better?
 

no but the last meter might. 

@lugsytl47 I call 🐂 💩

unless you conducted controlled blind testing, I don’t believe you. I suggest sending your fridge to Amir at ASR to see if his measurements confirm your confirmation bias induced findings.

@garrettc

Shielding can help reduce RMI interference. The wires themselves are twisted pairs to reduce interference.

True for “copper” Ethernet cables, false for fiber optic. There are streamers made today that accept this type of connection and with it you completely eliminate noise.

By the way, we don’t talk much about the quality of the air when we talk about wireless or bluetooth. That’s because, wi-fi and bluetooth are digital. Digital means that no matter how you get the message, it says the same thing.

Nice view of earth from space!
However, in audio and video applications Bluetooth is a lossy transmission due to the method’s inherent compression. WiFi is definitely better. But you’re missing a huge part of the equation here, which is the receiver that is now required to be part of the streamer’s design in order for your streamer to be wifi or Bluetooth. These devices, because they’re bidirectional when it comes to commission with the host, send and receive data. By doing that inside the streamer there’s quite a bit of noise that will be generated inside the unit. In addition this may potentially negatively impact other components in close vicinity to such device. Not to mention the receivers need to be powered and will consume some of the streamer’s power supply capacity. The noise must be dealt with to mitigate impacts to audio quality. It is extremely difficult if not impossible to completely eliminate this problem.
So the quality of air, to your point, is immaterial. You got bigger fish to fry there.