What ethernet cables are members using?

[howiebrou]

So I'd rather not.
Prefer something higher quality that can be supplied from a spool.

It all comes from a spool originally.

 

[jerrybj]

Nothing anyone can suggest then, unterminated ethernet cable, a step up from Blue Jeans or Supra Cat8.
Sells by the metre.

 

[crion]

Wireworld Starlight

Wireworld Starlight 8 Ethernet Cable - Cat 8 High Speed

Upgrade your network with the Wireworld Starlight 8 Cat 8 Ethernet Cable. This wire leverages twinax technology for faster speeds and reduced noise.

wireworldcable.com

 

[Pokey77]

Read this thread last night and see you haven't received much in the way of recommendations.

I've never used BJC network cables, but have used Supra Cat8+, and it is quite good for the price. However, I found another value product that I like a good bit better. It is this: Amazon.com: LINKUP - [GHMT & DSX8000 Certified Cat8 Ethernet Patch Cable S/FTP 22AWG Double Shielded Solid Cable | 2000MHz 2GHz 40Gbps | 5th-Gen Ethernet LAN Network 40G Structure Wires |Yellow| 1 M (3.3ft) : Electronics you can buy it if I remember correctly up to 50', maybe more and I think they will also make custom lengths too. I have an acquaintance that I shared this cable information with. They decided to buy a 50' run of it and are quite happy with it. I can say in the 1M lengths I bought, and I have around five or six of these, that it is much fuller with better resolution and musicality compared to the Supra Cat8+. If you look at it, the build quality and connectors are quite good, and for the money are really quite a value. Of course, this is IMHO and YMMV as usual. Hope this helps.

 

[kennyb123]

Wireworld Starlight

I’d highly encourage demoing that cable as it can have a tendency towards brightness. I actually think their Chroma ethernet is a bargain. Since it’s all copper there is no tendency towards brightness.

 

[keithc]

Surprised no one has brought up DH Labs Reunion as another cost-effective alternative.

 

[howiebrou]

Just get a sablon ethernet cable. That's what I use.

 

[jerrybj]

Just get a sablon ethernet cable. That's what I use.

That's two unhelpful comments from you.

Glad you have the Sablon. Didn't suit my situation.
However, my ethernet cables to switch/streamer are sorted.

 

[Carlosoptico]

My Audio Only Network consists of a generic 5 meter cable from the satellite internet provider's router to a Ubiquiti Edge Router X powered by 12 volts DC from a solar system. Two Supra cables run from here, one for the H&P Aruba Wifi access point (also powered by 12 volt DC from the solar system) and one for the DIY server. In their RJ-45 terminations I have a JCAT NET filter in both and then another Supra cable to the Aruba PA and a Final Touch Audio Metis cable to the server. The latter has been amazing and has given the system a huge SQ gain , both streaming via Qobuz and local files . Carlos

 

[howiebrou]

That's two unhelpful comments from you.

Glad you have the Sablon. Didn't suit my situation.
However, my ethernet cables to switch/streamer are sorted.

Why are you so pissy? The way you reply to other members here is also far from polite.

 

[jerrybj]

I've asked a reasonable, specific question.
Looking for suggestions from people.
That's all.

I haven't been rude or impolite.
Not wanting fibre, or to replace my final ethernet cables.
Just have asked a specific question.

Your comments?
"It all comes from a spool..."
"Buy Sablon"
"Why are you so pissy?"

Sorry I stepped anywhere near your toe.

 

[howiebrou]

I've asked a reasonable, specific question.
Looking for suggestions from people.
That's all.

I haven't been rude or impolite.
Not wanting fibre, or to replace my final ethernet cables.
Just have asked a specific question.

Your comments?
"It all comes from a spool..."
"Buy Sablon"
"Why are you so pissy?"

Sorry I stepped anywhere near your toe.

"No thanks"
"And as has been explained"
"Again"
"Unhelpful"
"All I want to know..."
"All I've asked..."
In my opinion, these are slightly off-colour ways of responding to people who have only tried to assist. This is a nice community and all comments should be appreciated, whether they are in jest or serious suggestions. People tend to meander off topic slightly making threads more enjoyable. They don't always have to answer questions asked specifically nor be reprimanded if they do so. I am far from being one of those members who pick fights with other people on forums but I find the replies you provided to somewhat unnecessary. Having said that I hope you find what you need.

 

[Puma Cat]

I’d highly encourage demoing that cable as it can have a tendency towards brightness. I actually think their Chroma ethernet is a bargain. Since it’s all copper there is no tendency towards brightness.

Yep, that's exactly been my experience with Wireworld Ethernet cables as well with the Starlight Cat 8.

 

[jerrybj]

I find this a very helpful community.
And am grateful to the ideas on a range of topics.

Why then are you picking on me, which is what this is starting to become. You came at me with an edge, that was unwarranted.
Just drop it huh? WBF is way better than your comebacks and accusations.
You are making it personal.

 

[howiebrou]

I find this a very helpful community.
And am grateful to the ideas on a range of topics.

Why then are you picking on me, which is what this is starting to become. You came at me with an edge, that was unwarranted.
Just drop it huh? WBF is way better than your comebacks and accusations.
You are making it personal.

Anyone reading the last couple of pages will notice who began with the unwarranted remarks. Grow up please and let's not discuss this anymore.

 

[jerrybj]

I suggest you do the same. Grow up.

 

[DasguteOhr]

For affordable cables, the Supra Cat8 were my favorites with respect to audio quality. Just a note that the most important Ethernet cable is the final Ethernet cable in the network, the one from the "downstream" switch to the network bridge or streamer in the main system.

Also, the quality of the power supplies for the Ethernet switches used are really important. Generic SMPS that come with the switches are the worst to use for this application.

Pin 1,2 and 3 and 6 is inportant exsample 100mbit lan.if possible with a large shielding cover against interference from outside. data is sent and received via these 4 cables.

 

[kennyb123]

Why then are you picking on me, which is what this is starting to become

I should just mention that my reaction had been similar to @howiebrou. It might not have been your intention to come off that way, but your replies have come off as sounding somewhat curt.

 

[jerrybj]

The problem I guess sitting behind a keyboard, where intonation and therefore intent can be misinterpreted.
As is the case here.

 

[kennyb123]

The problem I guess sitting behind a keyboard, where intonation and therefore intent can be misinterpreted.
As is the case here.

It’s important to be cognizant of that. Sprinkling in words that show appreciation can help.