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It's bloody amazing but true, IME.
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Hey Duster...I have been curious on this subject and if you are ready to post any thoughts on this so far???
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Mark
At this time I'm working on the entire Ethernet interface for streaming audio. This includes the coaxial cable from the wall to the cable modem/router, the Ethernet cable, and even the detachable C7 power cord for the cable modem/router is just as sensitive as other cables and power cords for other components within an audio system. I'll post a report sometime down the road.
A little cryptic but I guess you will enlighten us further w info and opinion as you always do.
My first impression is that Supra, as a pro audio supplier, is a company that has integrity and good products priced at reasonable bang for the buck levels. You can't go wrong and you might be able to improve on personal preference but probably at a much higher price level. There is so much nonsense in the computer, USB, and now Ethernet wiring that a Supra product would be a great place to start.
I'm a little confused as to how audiophiles have there Ethernet wiring and related peripherals wired. My modem/router/switch is 40' away from my stereo. I always assumed that was typical. But the length of this wire implys that your switch is right next to your renderer... which is right next to your DAC/preamp etc.. Isn't one of the benefits of NAS server is to get all that stuff away from the system?
Just to point out that the length of the Supra cable is not limited to short destances so that the switch/router needs to be next to your audio equipment.
See the earlier posting from Duster below and click the links. A cable length to suit your needs is approx $108 (10M a little short?) or $147 (15M a little too long?). NB : you need to remove 20% from the g.b.p pricing when converting to USD as the quoted prices include VAT which you won't need to pay. As Duster says not cheap but not bank busting.
I have no particular experience or interest in this as my exisitng setup doesn't use ethernet connections but thought you may be interested if you are thinking of pursuing the subject.
Thanks for being on top of things, PAR.
Yes, 22 AWG solid core copper conductors implemented for the Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cable are often intended for very long distance runs, whereas 26 AWG stranded copper conductors are often implemented for consumer electronics Ethernet patch cables for 'convenient flexibility', or even a 32 AWG flat cable design option rather than choose an audiophile-quality digital audio data interface product like the Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cable.
Just a reminder: Folks can build their own custom-length Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cables, since the bulk Supra cable and connectors are available.
In my case, the Ethernet cable is not for an NAS Ethernet application, it's implemented for a cable modem that routes streaming internet A/V to a computer workstation system, which can then send A/V to my main audio system located across the listening room via HDMI and a digital optical audio interface (which provides complete galvanic isolation of the digital audio signal between the two separate audio systems connected to two separate AC circuits). So, what's being routed via my Ethernet cable are cloud-based A/V sources, including Netflix, YouTube, streaming podcasts, radio station AAC/MP3 streams, etc.
I'm continuing to find the sonic impact of an Ethernet cable used for a cable modem to computer interface is not the only aspect that makes a difference. It's also a matter of which power cord with what AC connectors is used for the cable modem, which power line conditioner or lack thereof is used, and even the coaxial cable used to connect the cable modem to the CATV jack installed at the wall. I'll post more opines down the road when ready.
Supra bulk cable is very interesting.
Also check out their audio cables too. I am using SUPRA Ply 3.4 speaker cables and are a great fit, in my system, at a very resonable price.
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