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Looking for input on an ethernet cable. Is it worth the investment for “music grade” cable or wil a good Cat 6 /7 do the job? I only need 1M+ and I only get 25Mbps’s max internet speed. I got the Lumin U2 mini so a very good streamer. If you do believe it makes a difference any suggestions on recommended cables at the value end of the line would be appreciated. When I bought the streamer, I went well above my budget, it was worth it but there is a limit. Currently using a Cat6 which came with the unit.
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Yes, the audioquest vodka.
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Thanks All! Now some more days of research for cables and LAN Silencer. It's been a few years since I bought stereo equipment, forgot that in an item such as a streamer you are not done once you buy the main unit
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Just LAN connectors alone seem to make some difference, try to terminate LAN cables with Telegartner RJ45, they sound the best to my ears.
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Following the positive effect of a USB isolator (for USB audio streaming), i also bought the ifi lan isilencer.
I have to admit, i cannot really tell whether there is a considerable improvement in sound (i do not stream via LAN - strictly speaking i could deactivate it), but i regard this as another and easily affordable "shield" for D400 (master) on the input side.
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i do not recommend ifi ipurifier3 for USB. No audible changes in my ears
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Thanks Guys!
I have purchased a Cardas Clear Cat7 Ethernet cable, should be arriving later this week. The pricing was very reasonable versus the alternatives and I have liked my cardas equipment I have had in the past.
Once I break this in I will try a LAN filter. A couple of dealers I talked to recommended going this route versus the cable. I still want to have a quality cord in place first. I truly appreciate your input of what you all feel that works and just as importantly doesn't works in your experience.
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