DLD-UK wrote: > I purchased "so called" audio grade USB and Network cables at a hifi > show. Wasn't expecting to hear any difference and I never tested them > against normal cables to see, but I'm glad I bought them. They were on > offer at the show and cost no more than the equivalent computer cables. > The company admitted that they hardly ever sell any which is why they > were practically giving them away. > > So, why am I glad I bought them? Simple, it makes wiring so much easier > when the cable looks nothing like any of the others. > > What I am curious about is the categories on network cables. My audio > network cables are Cat 8. I know Cat 8 supports longer distancing and > better shielding but my question is what impact does shielding have in > normal circumstances? > > As they were so cheap I thought I had nothing to loose as I use them in > a location with loads of other equipment. I know things like microwave > ovens can have a significant impact with interference but has anyone > noticed an impact on lower specified network cables? I'm thinking in > terms of drop outs or buffering etc.?
If you want 67 pages of diatribe on this subject: https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/ethernet-cables-in-for-evaluation.840789/ I know there's threads on Audio Science Review which are (a lot) more rational. Like I said earlier, cable issues make people nuts. Living Room: Pi3 w/Allo Digione Player (Wired), Max2Play w/LMS Server 8.0 and SqueezeLite Pioneer Elite VSX 80, Parasound 2125 v2 KEF LS50's, Paradigm SE Center, SVS SB12-NSD Subwoofer, Paradigm Atom v.5 Surrounds Harmony Smart Control w/Hub and iPeng Dining Room: KEF Q100's Bedroom: Logitech Boom Porch: Boston Acoustics Voyager Metro II Router: Netgear R700P File Storage: Samsung T5 SSD Music Service: Qobuz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fahzz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12585 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114088 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
