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20 February 2024
Ethernet cables are becoming increasingly popular with the increase in the number of streamers and streaming services for audiovisual distribution.
By using higher performance level ethernet cables within networked situations, there can be a noticeable increase in the quality of audio and visual being streamed due to better shielding preventing interference and more conductive materials being used.
Here are our top picks that will help you to delve into improving your streaming experiences:
1) Supra CAT8 Ethernet Cable
Two areas in a network cable must be perfectly designed: a) the shielding and b) the twinning of the two lead pair. The reason is cross-talk when the signal “jumps” to the adjacent pair of leads. If the cable cannot maintain signal integrity, transmission speed will drop until the transmission is accomplished, in the worst case, leading to signal drop-outs.
SUPRA Cat 8 is one step ahead by providing a future-proof cable supporting up to 40GBASE-T over a single cable. It ups the performance 4 times from Cat 6A with a bandwidth of 2000MHz.
Supra Cat 8 is used advantageously in TCP/IP and UDP applications where correct data information is critical, e.g. 4K and 8K video streaming, high-quality music streaming, gaming, data centres and in-building installations. The Supra Cat 8 is an essential upgrade to networked devices.
Click here to see the Supra CAT8 Ethernet Cable.
2) Chord C-Stream Ethernet Cable
The C-stream Ethernet cable perfectly illustrates the process of developing and building every Chord product.
The C-stream is a very high-quality CAT 7 specification cable; the contacts are gold-plated, and the plug body is over-moulded, which provides excellent reliability and secure strain relief without deforming the cable and affecting performance.
The Chord C-Stream is a tried and tested must-have, with research showing results for an improved connection over equivalent cables.
Click here to see the Chord C-Stream Ethernet Cable.
3) AudioQuest Vodka Ethernet Cable
Audio over Cat 7 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.
With 10% solid silver conductors, it eliminates strand-interaction distortion and reduces jitter. Solid silver-plated conductors are excellent for very high-frequency applications like Ethernet audio.
If you feel like splashing out for the best, the AudioQuest Vodka is a premium must-have for high-end systems, offering a vastly superior signal transfer.
Click here to see the AudioQuest Vodka Ethernet Cable.
Honourable Mention: Melco C1AE Audio Ethernet Cable
Melco C1AE double-shielded audio ethernet cables are perfect for highly demanding installations that require extending high-bandwidth digital content.
Ultra flexible and robust woven integrity jacket ensures knot-free and elegant system installation even in confined spaces. A patented unbreakable latch ensures repeatable long-term performance and is compatible with the smallest of ethernet sockets.
The Melco C1AE has intense research invested into making it offer the lowest jitter and least interfered signal possible.