Wireworld Platinum Starlight® 10 Twinax and AQ Diamond

@audphile1 ​​@ghdprentice , Yes that’s exactly what I’m asking. I have the Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8. I went AQ Cinnamon, Cardas Clear, AQ Carbon, before the Platinum Starlight 8 usb not trying the AQ Diamond. So I’m trying to gauge my purchase for an Ethernet cable. I have a patchwork of Ethernet cables that make about a 100 foot run from router to my streamer. Although I’m at a lower equipment level than both of you , I value your opinions and cutting to the chase advice. I’m currently waiting on the Townsend podiums and then it’s my Ethernet cabling. At first I’ll pony up for a nice cable ( short ) and a modest Ethernet noise filter. After that a higher quality of CAT for the total run and possibly better isolation through other means. I apologize for being a distraction, but it’s my learning opportunity. Respectfully, Mike B. 

@buellrider97 no problem  don’t get too hung up on network filters. I don’t find them to be a necessity. But that’s system/setup dependent. 

@audphile1 , thanks for the Meitner feedback.  I heard from others that they are very happy they invested in the "i" upgrade, although one got beaten up mercilessly by tariffs when the DAC was shipped back.  That was not supposed to happen.

@buellrider97 , I am still a babe in these woods, learning as I go, enjoying what I have and what comes next, sometimes with a big win, other times taking one step forward and three back.  So it goes. Regarding your long ethernet run, this has been discussed elsewhere on Audiogon and those threads were my inspiration.  I have a 50ft run from router to my system's switch and opted for fiber optic cable and converters rather than going for a long run of ethernet cable.  There are pluses and minuses all around, many opinions, many ways to get from here to there.  For me, fiber was a reasonably priced/ good quality solution from router to switch, with a quality ethernet cable from switch to device.  According to the cognoscenti, the last few feet leading to the device are what really matters.  As to which ethernet cable, or if you even need a network filter, it took me a number of tries, but I'm there now... until I'm not, and something else catches my fancy.

Robert

Interested in hearing your opinion when you get your dac back. Message me please. Thx

@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.