I have been busy the last few days testing out various network related products. The Sablon 2020 Ethernet cable, Melco & SoTM switches, sfp transceivers etc. From what I have expereinced, the Sablon 2020 Ethernet cable is now my reference cable, replacing JCat Signature Gold and the SoTM Cat7. It gives the most satisfying sound out of the last 6-7 cables I had played around with. Some of which includes JCat, SoTM, Audioquest Diamond & Vodka, Viard Silver, Synergistic Research older model Galileo UEF, Supra etc.
The only cable I am still not sure about is the $2,995 Galileo SX, which I had with me for about 2 weeks a couple of months ago. It was one hell of a cable but due to the high price, I decided not keep it.
Back to Sablon, and why I chose it as my reference. I first got the cable about 2-3 weeks ago. With out any hours on it, I was a bit skeptical when I first plugged it in. The mid-high was silky smooth. The soundstage width and depth was very good and well defined. Transcient was great, fast and crisp. The only thing lacking was, the bass was a couple db lower than the SoTM and I wished there was a bit more density and fullness in the mid-low. I had a chat with Mark and he told me to give it a few hundred hours before judging. Well he was right. After 200-240 hours or so, the sound filled out. The sound became well balanced. Bass and body came. Together with the resolution, the well defined wide and deep soudstage, pinpoint imaging, smooth and airy mid-high, I was fully satisfied. I would say it has better resolution, smoother mid-high and a better cable overall than the SoTM. Compare to the JCat, I prefer the Sablon. The JCat is a very neutral cable overall, and didn't lack anything. But it is what the Sablon offers in extra that makes me prefer it over the JCat. I would say the Sablon gives a more enjoyable sound. It just has more air, better soundstage, and a bit more soul and musicality. I hope this helps with those who are still looking for a great ethernet cable. Sablon with it's current price is in my opinion the best buy cable out there. The quality you get for the price can not be matched by anything I know of, at least most every cables I know of under $3000. Give it a try and you will be glad you did. A truly wonderful cable.