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AudioQuest Vodka RJ/E Ethernet Cable

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AQ Vodka Ethernet
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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Over the past several years there’s been a revolution in the way people store, distribute, and access digital media (in real time), including photos, movies, and, of course, music.
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AudioQuest Vodka RJ/E Ethernet Cable

 

Over the past several years there’s been a revolution in the way people store, distribute, and access digital media (in real time), including photos, movies, and, of course, music. No longer dependent on physical media, our media is often data that’s moved from multiple devices to multiple locations.For audio applications and protocols, audio over Ethernet offers the virtues of high-speed, low time delay (latency), significant distance capability (1000 feet without an active booster or repeater), and extremely low-jitter, bit-perfect communication. Who wouldn't want all of these things?

 

Features :

  • Solid 10% Silver Conductors
  • Solid High-Density Polyethylene Insulation
  • Gold-Plated Terminations
  • High-Speed Data Capacity
  • Directionality

 

Solid 10% Silver Conductors :

Solid conductors eliminate strand-interaction distortion and reduce jitter. Solid silver-plated conductors are excellent for very high-frequency applications, like Ethernet audio. These signals, being such a high frequency, travel almost exclusively on the surface of the conductor. As the surface is made of high-purity silver, the performance is very close to that of a solid silver cable, but priced much closer to solid copper cable. This is an incredibly cost effective way of manufacturing very high-quality Ethernet cables.

 

Solid High-Density Polyethylene Insulation :

Any solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then later released as distortion. Solid High-Density Polyethylene Insulation ensures critical signal-pair geometry while minimizing insulation-induced phase distortion.

 

Gold-Plated Terminations :

Precision-made low-loss ultra-wide bandwidth connectors with 100% shield coverage and strain relief.

 

High-Speed Data Capacity :

The Cat 7 cable standard has been created to allow 10- Gigabyte Ethernet over 100 m of copper cabling.

 

Directionality :

All audio cables are directional. The correct direction is determined by listening to every batch of metal conductors used in every AudioQuest audio cable. Arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality. For best results have the arrow pointing in the direction of the flow of music. For example, NAS to Router, Router to Network Player.

 

Specification :

  • Metal: Solid 10% Silver
  • Dielectric: Solid High-Density Polyethylene
  • Termination: Precision-made low-mass ultra-wide bandwidth connectors with 100% shield coverage and strain relief
  • Jacket Colour: Up to 3m - Black/Blue Braid 5m and longer - CMG (CL3 & FT4) rated Black/Blue PVC

 

About AudioQuest

AudioQuest has been the largest cable supplier to the high-end specialist market for many years. AudioQuest is sold in several hundred outlets in the US and in over sixty countries. Bill Lowe (Founder) is especially pleased that this success has been possible despite his insistence that the foundation of the company, and the foundation of AudioQuest marketing, must be the performance of the product. In the audio world, many professionals have learned that it is not always convenient to listen to the products they sell … they might learn something they don’t want to know! Bill has always understood the challenge of basing the existence of AudioQuest on the performance of the product. However, to Bill, this is the only reasonable way to do business and the only acceptable way to combine his passion for music (and all things high performance), with his need to make a living.

Specification :

  • Metal: Solid 10% Silver
  • Dielectric: Solid High-Density Polyethylene
  • Termination: Precision-made low-mass ultra-wide bandwidth connectors with 100% shield coverage and strain relief
  • Jacket Colour: Up to 3m - Black/Blue Braid 5m and longer - CMG (CL3 & FT4) rated Black/Blue PVC

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Customer Reviews
98%
4.9 /5.0 of 21 Reviews
5 stars 18 (86%)
4 stars 3 (14%)
3 stars 0 (0%)
2 stars 0 (0%)
1 star 0 (0%)
5
This is the real deal -Night and Day streaming upgrade... :)
4 Dec 2024
I 100% agree with previous reviews. It's hard to comprehend how an Ethernet cable can uplift SQ in the way this has. I'm astounded!
Auralic Aries >> Matrix DDC >> Naim ND5 XS2


I use a £5 cable from my teleco-supplied router going into a £30 Cisco 2960 switch -installing the AQ Vodka from the Cisco switch into the Aries is an astounding upgrade, and far cheaper than more boxes/ external PSUs etc... could not be happier.

Thank you, FutureShop -job done :)
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4
Very High Quality Ethernet Cable - High Price
9 Sep 2024
I purchased this cable to connect my music server (Innous Zen Mk3) with pre-amp (NSC222).

I immediately noticed an improvement in SQ (vs. standard Ethernet and AQ Carbon), especially on HD downloads.

Impressive build quality (comparable to Chord Epix cables ).

It's an expensive cable, but at less than 5% of the RRP of the units it connects, it's in my honest opinion a worthwhile purchase.
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5
Such a good ethernet cable
2 Nov 2023
Verified Buyer
Such a good ethernet cable. I got it throughout my system.
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5
Incredible Sound Enhancement
27 Oct 2022
Verified Buyer
Fantastic build quality and incredible improvement in sound quality.

More detailed and analogue sounding.
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5
Sweet Spot of Range
23 Oct 2022
Verified Buyer
I did not consider the Diamond Ethernet cable because it was double the price, and I didn’t think it would offer double the difference in performance.

I’m not saying there wouldn’t be any difference, but I couldn’t spend double the money for maybe 20-30%.
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4
Appears excellent overall.
14 Jul 2022
Verified Buyer
Appears excellent overall, and it appears to have improved the sound quality.

As with all sound systems, it is difficult to carry the sound in your head to compare. Don't know of any way to measure specifically sound quality, this appears to be solely with the listener and their perceptions, but I think there is an improvement, certainly. I don't detect a fall-off.
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5
Breathtaking sound from my LS50's
28 Aug 2021
Verified Buyer
I love my LS50 speakers but recently I was thinking to sell them and go for something else. I’m glad I first bought AQ Vodka. My kefs were too bright, sometimes harsh.. not anymore! The Vodka makes the most of them . They sound stunning. I’ve had AQ cinnamon before and it was a good cable, but Vodka really sings . It’s a much higher level. Everything that cinnamon do quite well, vodka do it 10 times better. My system is quite expensive and this cable just shows how it should sound. Ethernet cable really matters ! No doubts! 96h burn-in was chosen . 0.75m cable- the shorter the better.

For those who say that LS50s are too bright or metallic - give them a good source, amp and proper cables and trust me you will change your mind.

Futureshop first class service!
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4
Worthy upgrade
2 Apr 2021
Verified Buyer
Didn't realize but I had an unnamed ethernet cable, and therefore unknown category, running to my streamer. I recently upgraded to the Cinnamon cable which was a definite and noticeable upgrade so I decided to bite the bullet and get the Vodka. This is an improvement on the Cinnamon but maybe not as big a leap. My music is much clearer and enjoyable now so I do not regret shelling out for the Vodka.

As for Future shop, they are a fab company with my recent orders all arriving next day without extra postal charges.
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5
Excellent build quality - incremental improvement in sound..
1 Jan 2021
Verified Buyer
Very well-made, and excellent quality terminations. Knocked another chunk of noise out of my signal path, with noticeable benefit to low-end detail. No idea why, but this definitely provided a step-up in SQ in my system. Good value for money compared to others (and I tried a few!!)
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5
Yes - it makes a difference
18 Oct 2020
Verified Buyer
I purchased the Vodka after comparison with the Diamond, Pearl and Cinnamon cables. For me, there was rather less between the Vodka and the Cinnamon than between the Cinnamon and the Pearl- and to fair the Diamond was better again than the Vodka. I went for the Vodka, but would probably have been perfectly happy with the Cinnamon.
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5
Sound enhancement
8 Jun 2020
Verified Buyer
The best money can buy in this price range, and probably further up too. At least this is what my ears tell me. And that is reassuringly in keeping with what a professional reviewer once wrote about the cable. There is more tonal depth, three-dimensionality and smoothness to the sound than with humbler connectors, quite remarkably a quantum leap in audiophile pleasure. I experienced this sudden change and immediate gratification when I used the cable to connect to my internet radio.

Who would have thought that an ethernet cable can make such a difference. It is hard to believe that the top-of-the-line and obviously higher priced AudioQuest Diamond cable could even increase the wow-effect. Sometimes you just know when it sounds right. And this is what happened to me with the Vodka Ethernet cable.
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5
Good sounding ethernet cable even on a mid range setup
14 Dec 2019
Verified Buyer
I bought this to perfect my KEF LSX (running in wired mode only) and have seen improvements from the Pearl, Forest, Cinnamon Ethernet cables. With iPower power supplies on my router and switch and a network isolator at my Roon Server the result is a compact and superb sounding HiFi system.

The Vodka is the icing on the cake and makes Voices, Synths, Bass lines, Strings all sound more precise and deep with far less sibilance. Jitter and noise definitely is a thing and seems to reduce audio quality on a system relying on precise timing in the audio stream.

Buy this cable with confidence if you are looking to perfect your network streaming setup.
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5
Audioquest Vodka Ethernet cable
4 Oct 2019
Verified Buyer
Excellent cable with noticeable improvement in sound clarity over the Cinnamon cable it replaced .I was taking a chance on this as whilst I am a believer in the improvement a good cable can bring I did not think the increment of improvement with a digital cable could be so significant.I only need 0.75m length so I tempted to try a Diamond cable at some point but for now I will enjoy the Vodka!
Great product and next day delivery from Future Shop
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5
A lot of money. A lot improvement in sound
20 Jul 2019
Verified Buyer
A lot of money. A lot improvement in sound. I had to buy 3m and this was a big decision to buy this cable. I started off with AQ Pearl then moved up to Cinnamon and then to Vodka. There has been an improvement on every upgrade to new cables. The Vodka are how can I say, are the sweet spot for me as I won’t pay £2k for the 3m Diamond cable and I love to hear them but that money is too rich for me. £500 is a lot to me for a Ethernet cable. However, what a cable. It is so clear and the depth of the bass was so low but not in a over bearing way but more power at the same volume level.

I found my self checking volume a few times. I’d say if you like Ccinnamon and are looking to upgrade your system it’s worth it and if you do go for it, remember you have 60 trial from Future Shop so nothing to lose.
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5
Clearly better sound
23 Nov 2017
Verified Buyer
I bought 2 of these Vodka ethernet cables for my system - they were replacing Meicords which are already very decent cables, but the improvement in sound quality was instantly noticeable.

Basically, way more detail - I'm hearing so much more than I heard before. It was a thought spending this much on network cables but they've been more than worth it. And I now know that ethernet cabling is every bit as important as speaker and interconnect cabling. I can definitely recommend these.
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5
The best out of the following three cables: Audioq.....
23 Feb 2017
Verified Buyer
The best out of the following three cables: Audioquest Vodka, WireWorld Starlight Cat8.
When I just received the cable I thought that it could not better my default Vodka and that there is no reason to buy this one. Well, it was a mistake since when I first installed the Diamond it was a revelation. It sounds just gorgeous: smoother high frequencies, way more delicacy, air and overall it makes my system sound more refined. While WW cat8 for example was a bit too bright and sort of simple.

Test system:
Sonore microRendu + Vinnie Rossi mini _ McIntosh MC275 MK VI _ Yamaha NS-2000
Revelarion Audio Labs Speaker Cable + High Fidelity CT-1 Enhanced RCA+ Revelarion Audio Labs Speaker custom USB Link + Fadel Art Coherence One Power cables
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5
Arrived next day. Bass has more detail,clarity and.....
8 Aug 2016
Verified Buyer
Arrived next day. Bass has more detail,clarity and weight. Music is more open and soundstage is higher, deeper and more 3D. Strings have a real sweep and surge to them very impressive all round
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5
Fantastic! Absolutely the best upgrade I have made.....
23 Jul 2016
Verified Buyer
Fantastic! Absolutely the best upgrade I have made in my setup till now. I have these cables connected between my Melco N1A and Auralic Aries (Mini). Swapped the QED performance with the AudioQuest Vodka, and it was a a very significant improvement. The change was not subtle, and I could not believe an Ethernet cable would make such a difference. The most noticeable difference was the increase in soundstage depth. These cables have an ability to resolve minute detail. If you are a critical listener then these cables will provide you with precise insight into the recording. Played a 24/192 recording of Tea for the tillerman and I instantly knew this was a direct tape transfer. Checked on the internet and sure enough the 24/192 files were mastered with original tapes. I could not say the same playing the LP of the same recording via my Rega RP8. Very much delighted with my purchase and service provided by Futureshop. Highly recommended.
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5
Wow, I thought the Cinnamon ethernet cable was goo.....
5 May 2016
Verified Buyer
Wow, I thought the Cinnamon ethernet cable was good, but I heard the Vodka at a show recently and had to try it in my home system. It hasn't let me down as it is amazing. I now find it difficult to distinguish playing a cd or streaming from my NAS. Excellent and well worth the money.

I was a sceptic, but no more....
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5
Ordered Friday arrived early Saturday Morning Bril.....
3 Aug 2015
Verified Buyer
Ordered Friday arrived early Saturday Morning Brilliant. I had an issue with one box damaged ,this made no different to the cable A email sent an apolgy and would replace if needed,did not invalidate the Brillant 60 Money back return have now shopped 2 times Brilliant customer service Thank You Tom
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5
I was sceptical that a high grade ethernet cable c.....
20 May 2013
Verified Buyer
I was sceptical that a high grade ethernet cable could offer any performance over standard ethernet cable - and the lack of any reviews didn't help, but now I have it in my system I can tell you that it offers performance you would expect from a high grade audio cable. I heard greater transparency top to bottom and a significant reduction in a haze that plagued my standard ethernet cable. It also offered greater bass slam and a better defined sound stage. It's like moving closer to the performance and hearing things you couldn't hear from the back. The differences are not subtle. Yes it is quite expensive, not so when you consider the materials and quality construction, but it does prove the point that everything in an audiophile system has a voice. People with entry level audiophile systems and above should try this cable. Futureshop offer a 60 day return policy if you can't hear an improvement, but frankly you'd have to be deaf if you can't. This cable certainly ain't going back! Highly recommended.
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