From the Experts

Future Shop Blog

Independent, expert-written guides on Hi-Fi cables, system setup, and getting the most from your audio investment — written by our in-house specialists since 2005.

Latest Articles Tagged: network

Showing 1–2 of 2 articles

The Essential Guide to Ethernet Cables for Hi-Fi Streaming

This comprehensive guide explores the importance of Ethernet cables for modern streaming needs, especially for Hi-Fi audio and video. It details different types, including CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, and CAT7, each offering varying performance levels for Hi-Fi systems. Understanding cable categories, bandwidth, data transfer rates, and shielding is crucial for optimal streaming quality. The guide also discusses choosing the right cable based on length, shielding, and future-proofing needs. It addresses common issues like slow speeds and interference, offering solutions and best practices for installation and maintenance to enhance Hi-Fi streaming experiences.

Abdul Aslam 25 November 2023 11 min

The English Electric EE1 Network Noise Isolator Review

The English Electric EE1 is a high-performance network noise isolator, a significant leap from conventional network switches. It employs dual passive technologies to filter out both low and high-frequency noises, enhancing audio data quality with minimal error correction needed by devices like streamers. Its robust design includes an aluminium casing and rubber rails, offering practicality and noise insulation. In testing, the EE1 demonstrated a noticeable improvement in sound quality, offering clearer separation of voices and more detailed sound staging. Overall, the EE1 significantly elevates the quality of streamed music, offering a more lively and engaging listening experience.

Stevyn Durham 15 November 2023 6 min

Browse by Topic

› 2023 1 › 3 1 › 48g 1 › 64 1 › 64 Audio 1 › 8K HDMI 1 › accessories 1 › Accessories 3 › Acoustics 2 › ADOT 2 › adot 1 › aes/ebu 1 › Ailsa 1 › alpha 1 › Amplifier 1 › Analogue 4 › anniversary 1 › Apollo 1 › ARC 1 › Ascot 1 › astell&kern 1 › Atacama 2 › Atlas 4 › Atlas Cables 3 › audeze 1 › Audeze 1 › audio 3 › Audio 2 › audio cables 1 › Audio System Setup 1 › Audiophile DAC and power supply 1 › AudioQuest 14 › audiovisial 1 › AV Distribution 1 › Balanced 1 › bamboo 1 › Best DAC under £5000 1 › best digital audio connection 1 › best HDMI cable 1 › best hi-fi upgrades 2025 1 › black II 1 › block 1 › Blustream 1 › British Hi-Fi 1 › burn-in 2 › Burn-In 1 › cable 3 › Cables 1 › cables 3 › Carbon 1 › Care 1 › Cartridge 1 › Cartridges 1 › CDs 1 › Chord Company 8 › Chord Electronics 1 › cleaning 1 › Cleaning 1 › clearwayx 1 › comparison 1 › conditioner 1 › Conductors 1 › Copper 1 › CYP 1 › DAC 3 › dac 1 › DACs 1 › DAP 1 › dbs pack 1 › decoupling 1 › Dela 1 › Demo 1 › DeoxIT 1 › Diffusers 1 › digital 2 › Digital 1 › digital interconnect cables 1 › DIN 1 › distribution 1 › doctorX 1 › dolby atmos 1 › dragon 1 › Duo 1 › earphones 1 › ee1 1 › electric 1 › engineering 1 › english 1 › Entreq 3 › essential guide 7 › ethernet 4 › Ethernet 1 › ethernet cables 1 › factory 1 › factory tour 3 › factory visit 1 › feet 1 › Ferrum Audio WANDLA review 1 › Ferrum HYPSOS review 1 › fiber 1 › fibre 1 › FlX/SLiP 1 › Focal 1 › fog lifters 1 › furniture 1 › Furniture 1 › Furutech 2 › fuse 1 › Fuses 2 › future shop 1 › GAIA 1 › golden 1 › grounding 3 › Grun 1 › guide 2 › Hana 1 › HDMI 3 › hdmi 3 › HDMI 2.0 1 › HDMI 2.1 1 › HDMI bandwidth 1 › HDMI certification 1 › HDMI myths 1 › headphone 1 › headphones 1 › Heimdall 1 › Hi-Fi 1 › hi-fi 1 › Hi-Fi Essentials 2 › hi-fi Racks 2 › Hi-Fi Upgrades 1 › hifi 2 › hifi rack 1 › high resolution 1 › High-definition 1 › High-end DAC review 1 › high-end hi-fi accessories 1 › high-speed HDMI 1 › Home Cinema 1 › home theater 1 › Hong_kong 1 › how to 1 › Hyper 1 › ican 1 › iec 1 › IEM 1 › iFi 2 › ifi 1 › iFi Audio 1 › interconnects 1 › Interconnects 1 › Isoaccoustics 1 › IsoAcoustics 3 › isolation 3 › Isolation 6 › isolator 1 › IsoTek 3 › Jack 1 › jitters 1 › Jumper Cables 1 › lan 1 › Leif 1 › Leif 3 1 › mains 2 › Mains Conditioners 1 › Mains Power 3 › mc01 1 › mc02 1 › mc03 1 › Melco 2 › Merlin 3 › Mezzo 1 › Moon 340i 1 › netherlands 2 › network 2 › noise stoppers 1 › Noise-Reduction 1 › Nordost 7 › NORDOST 1 › Norse 2 1 › Oehlbach 2 › omega 1 › optic 1 › optical 1 › Orea 1 › Ortofon 1 › Pearl 48g 1 › phantom 1 › Phono 1 › Phono Stage 1 › platform 1 › players 1 › PLiXiR 1 › Podium 1 › podium 1 › Podium 1 vs Podium 3 1 › Positioning 1 › power 6 › Power 3 › Power Blocks 1 › power cables 1 › Power Cables 1 › power conditioning 1 › powerhaus 1 › power_cables 1 › Pro-Ject 1 › PS Audio 1 › PSAudio 1 › pucks 1 › Q4 1 › QED 8 › QSA 3 › QSA_black_fuse 1 › Quadraspire 1 › Racks 1 › RCA 2 › record_cleaning 1 › Red Dawn 1 › review 17 › Review 4 › risers 1 › Robin hood 1 › rocket 1 › rocket-11 1 › Rumour X 1 › s/pdif 1 › s6 1 › Sbooster 1 › Scotland 1 › Shelving 1 › show 1 › shunyata research 1 › Shunyata Research 1 › Silver 1 › Silver Anniversary 1 › Silver II 1 › Silver III 1 › Source 1 › speaker 7 › Speaker 5 › speaker cable 2 › speaker cables 3 › Speaker Cables 5 › Speaker Stands 3 › Speakers 2 › speaker_cables 6 › streamers 2 › Streamers 1 › streaming 2 › Streaming 2 › sub 1 › Supra 5 › Supra Cables 1 › SVT 1 › Synergistic Research 1 › Synergistic_research 1 › Tacima 1 › TCI 1 › Tellurium 2 › Tellurium Q 2 › TelluriumQ 4 › test 1 › theta 1 › Top5 1 › toptip 1 › toptips 4 › Tour 1 › Townshend Audio 1 › True Colours Audio 1 › Turntable 1 › Type 5 1 › Type 9 1 › typhon 1 › Tyr 1 › Unbalanced 1 › Upgrading your DAC 1 › USB 1 › usb 1 › Valhalla 1 › Van Den Hul 3 › VanDenHul 1 › vibration control 2 › VIDAR 1 › vinyl 1 › Vinyl 1 › Vogels 1 › WANDLA GoldenSound Edition 1 › WiiM 2 › WireWorld 6 › X-Reference 1 › X2 1 › xlr 1 › XLR 2 › XT 1 › xt40i 3 › ZERO Tech 1

Not sure where to start?

20 years of Hi-Fi knowledge. No commission. Just honest advice tailored to your system and budget — call, email or chat.

Call 0800 772 3688 Send a Message

Get expert guides delivered to your inbox

New articles, product reviews and system advice — monthly, no spam. Unsubscribe anytime.