Ethernet opinions


Hello everyone, I finally got my system setup. I had a few setbacks the past few months. My mom had lung cancer and passed away a month ago. It has been a journey getting my system set up which is part of the fun. I am running Pass Labs XP-12, pass 250.8, and Bricasti M3. My original plan was to run the Bricasti with a EERO mesh network since the modem is on the opposite end of the listening space. Needless to say the EERO mesh would not work and Roon could not see my M3. I was on the phone with Bricasti trouble shooting the issue. I removed my M3 from the system and double checked everything with it hard wired to the modem which worked. I was told I could really use any Ethernet for the most part as long as it’s cat 5 or 6. Well, I returned the EERO and got a 25 foot Ethernet cable from Best Buy for 10 dollars. The sound is much better then I was guessing running a 10 dollar cable, for me it’s deff a temp fix. Especially since I bought two audio quest vodka cables. I am using one of them now connecting the room nucleus to the modem at the moment. I have read a bit about blue Jean cables which seem to hold spec. I don’t see me buying a longer Audio quest vodka cable given the cost. In some ways I feel like I spent more then I should have on the Vodka cables at this point. Opinions please ?

 

shtr74sims

Showing 3 responses by lalitk

I’m sorry for your loss, loosing loved ones are never easy.

Try this cable from your modem to your M3. You’re very likely to hear audible improvements over generic 25FT cable. The 22AWG version is bit stiffer so no sharp bends. The 26AWG version is more flexible. I am using 22AWG version and I’m extremely happy with the sound.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089N94XXV/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_8?smid=A1EA54VWB150Z7&th=1

I thought about fiber option (due to long distance) but at this cost, the LINKUP is a no brainer. I am using a 50FT run from my modem to a switch next to my setup.

+1, @audphile1

@shtr74sims

As you said in one of your posts, “seems the only way really is for someone to try it on their own”. Fortunately, you do own a component that will allow you to hear even a slightest change. The LINKUP cable I recommended backed by Amazon return policy so you got nothing to loose.

 

@shtr74sims 

Once you sort out the 25 FT long LAN cable quandary, read up on posts by @audphile1@grannyring and few others who are using Network Acoustics Muon Pro Kit for next level improvements with your network. There are many other tweaks that provides ethernet noise filtering but none can quite match the performance upgrade from both ENO and Muon passive filtering kits. And they come with 30 days no questions asked money back guarantee. 
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/network-acoustics-muon-ethernet-filtering-system-improving-streaming?page=2