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In Reply to: RE: They are here! Audiophile Switches! posted by Sprezza Tura on September 01, 2015 at 17:04:55
The Ugreen (Model NW107) Cat7 Ethernet cable features 26 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and what seems to be a well-designed connector.
I'm thinking about giving it a try in order to compare an entry-level option vs. audiophile-quality Cat7 Ethernet cables if I decide to travel that upgrade path someday.
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Very, very nice find, thank you. At this price I am going to order a loom.
Image: Supra Cat7+ FRHF Network Patch CableThis is an audiophile-quality option I'd really like to try. The Swedish-made Supra Cat7+ FRHF Network Patch Cable (CAT 7+ STP PATCH) is an unusual Cat7 cable design in that it features larger 22 AWG conductors rather than smaller 26 AWG conductors, superior foamed PE dielectric rather than what's likely PVC or such in the case of typical products, and opposed to solid PE in the case of an AudioQuest Cat7 Ethernet cable. Furthermore, the 22 AWG foamed PE dielectric conductors are solid core bare copper rather than a stranded design, and it does not involve (unwanted in my case) silver plating such as the AudioQuest products feature. Also to note is the Supra connector is not molded; it features a removable plastic insulator. It's pretty much what seems to be an ideal audiophile-quality design available at a price that while not cheap, it won't break the bank.
Very good reports regarding the SUPRA Cat7+ are found on the web, including comparisons with an AudioQuest Cat7 cable.
Supra Cat7+ FRHF Network Patch Cable product information:
http://www.jenving.com/products/view/cat-7-stp-patch-1001908415
Supra eBay seller:
http://stores.ebay.com/Sjofn-HiFi?_dmd=2&_nkw=Supra+CAT+7+%2B+STP+patch+cable
BTW, bulk Supra Cat7+ cable and Supra RJ45 connectors are also available for DIY custom-length builds.
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I must say there do look impressive. At $47 for Meter, not cheap, and abut a $40 premium over Rosewill, but half of AQ Cinnamon.
The only concern I would have from an ebay seller is counterfeits..
What you think?
Otherwise I see they do offer a unique design as opposed to CAT7 with a nice jacket.
Sjöfn HiFi in Seattle is Jenving's authorized North American importer/distributor of Supra products, so there's no risk of the Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cable product listed on eBay of being a counterfeit. I've purchased gear from Sjöfn HiFi's eBay store a number of times without issue, and based on my experience, the seller will likely offer right of return if not satisfied.
Ah, apologies. I did not know the ebay seller was the authorized NA reseller. Appreciate the heads up.
Image: Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cable and Supra RJ45 Cat7+ Male Ethernet Plug
I think I'm going to pull the trigger and purchase a 2m length Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cable. I'm impressed enough with the Belkin Cat6 to understand an Ethernet cable can have an impact on computer audio performance, so at the price of $56.00 plus free shipping, it's substantially less expensive than what high-performance S/PDIF digital coaxial cables tend to cost within my digital cable collection. I'll look forward to your impressions if you also decide to try it.
I went ahead and ordered a Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cable. I'll include an evaluation of its audio performance along with the Belkin Cat6 report.
Cool. Screw it, I am going to order a meter. It will go from my Tripp Lite media converter into my BDP-2. If I hear a difference for the better, I will buy an additional meter for the first converter.
My system is sounding absolutely fantastic to my ears, but I am always interested in cost effective improvements.
Here's an interesting report that involves the Supra Cat7+ Ethernet cable, the AudioQuest Pearl, and the AudioQuest Cinnamon Ethernet cables.
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Cool. Thanks. Pretty dense write up, so will have to wade through it.
I ordered a 1 Meter patch. What the heck.
BTW, what particular make/model router do you use for your streaming audio application?
I use TrendNet GreenNet switches. However, in my main system I will be eliminating a switch as my only source is going to be the Bryston BDP-2, which is fed from an ethernet jack going to a pair of TP Link media converters for fiber optic isolation, then direct into the unit.
Currently I have two streamers in that system, necessitated the need for a switch.
Since the only network device I use for audio is a cable modem/router for streaming internet audio applications, I don't know how the sonic performance of your network switch may be affected by various AC delivery methods/devices. In the case of my cable modem/router, I'm finding the interface to be sensitive to both AC power line filtering and AC power cord swaps vs. an unfiltered AC power strip and the stock 2-prong zip cord with polarized C7 connector for its internal power supply. An Ethernet interface is panning-out to be something that actually matters from an audiophile POV...
Yes, there are a lot of variables, but I am not worrying about this aspect too much. I plug the switches into a CablePro Noisetrapper strip in turn plugged into a Shunyata Hydra.
I'm sure the CablePro Noisetrapper strip plugged into a Shunyata Hydra PLC is very effective.
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The Surpra Cat7+ Ethernet cable sounds like what a proper audiophile-quality S/PDIF digital coaxial cable tends to present, IME. I plan to post a report in Cable Asylum sometime soon.Very nice, and I'm sure things will only sound better after ample burn-in time. I'm gobsmacked over the sensitivity of this specific aspect in the signal chain for a streaming internet audio application.
It's incredible how sensitive an Ethernet interface is, including power line filtering, AC power cords and AC connectors; even the type of C7 --> IEC adapter implemented for audiophile detachable IEC power cord connections to a cable modem/router has a vital impact on the sonic signature of a streaming audio source in a computer audio system. At this point, I have more AC delivery projects to explore, since what's been done so far has proven to be very worthwhile (big-time audiophile fun).
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