@audphile1 I’m also looking to upgrade my network cable and thinking about AQ Diamond, WW Starlight and Audience. I was surprised to read that you’re no longer using the Stealth USB and went back to Audience. Curious why? I also use the Stealth USB (without tuning collar) which is by far the best USB cable I’ve tried. The limited reviews are also very good. Almost like a component upgrade. I was also considering the Stealth network cable, BUT, and being as diplomatic as I can, their USB seems to be very “temperamental” at least in my system. I’ve already sent it back once for a connection problem warranty repair and now occasionally hear static through one channel until I “play” with the connection until the static dissipates. Anyhow, I don’t want to change the topic of this thread and look forward to hearing how your network cable shopping turns out.
Wireworld Platinum Starlight® 10 Twinax and AQ Diamond
Interested in hearing thoughts from those who compared these ethernet cables or have experience with either of these cables . Sonic character, tone, dynamics, imaging…all good stuff that matters that you observed when adding these cables.
NOT interested in hearing from those who don’t think cables matter. This is not that forum. Let’s be civil and stay on topic.
Current setup:
Configuration 1: eero mesh network node -> Purist Audio CAT 7 -> Meitner MA3i
Configuration 2: eero mesh network node -> Purist Audio CAT 7 -> Aurender N200 -> Audience Studio One USB -> Meitner MA3i
Sources: Qobuz, Tidal, local music library, Roon or Aurender Conductor native Aurender processing
Looking to upgrade ethernet cable. Not a tweaker - don’t need switches, regens, fiber optic isolation, etc.
TIA!
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@audphile1 Very interesting. Seems your experience with Stealth is similar to mine, both with the cable and customer service. Fortunately I was able to get my cable repaired and returned to me. I too was considering their network cable but now Sergei will not respond to either me, or my/his dealer. So like you, my experience with Stealth is telling me it’s time to move on. At this point I’m leaning towards the Audience Hidden Treasure. I currently use their speaker cables in another one of my systems and I’m very happy with them. Normally I don’t deal with boutique companies but the Stealth USB got such good reviews I made an exception. Hopefully it doesn’t poop out again. At the prices they charge there is really no excuse for poor services. |