Ethernet & Streaming
Audiophile ethernet cables in Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 and Cat8 for streamers, servers and network players, from Atlas, AudioQuest, Chord, Melco, Supra and Tellurium Q.
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Does ethernet cable matter in hi-fi?
The data arrives intact either way, so the case for audiophile ethernet is about noise rather than bit accuracy. Network cable carries high frequency electrical noise from routers, switches and everything else on the network, and that noise can reach the streamer and from there the DAC.
This is a category where opinions differ sharply and we would rather be straight about it. Some listeners hear a clear difference when they replace a standard patch lead in the last run before the streamer. Others hear nothing at all. The variables that matter most are how noisy the network is and how well isolated the streamer's own ethernet input is.
If you want to try it, start with the final run between the switch or router and the streamer, since that is where any change is most likely. A higher category number is not automatically better for audio: Cat8 uses a shielding arrangement that connects to the equipment chassis at both ends, which some systems prefer and others do not. Trying one in your own system is the honest way to settle the question.
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£66.67Ex. VATQuantum Science Audio's Organic-Blue Jitters aim to deliver a balanced, sophisticated audio experience with improved clarity and a precise sound profile. Enhanced by QSA's unique quantum techniques, Lan Jitters for streaming networks offer improved phase detail, clarity, and natural sound across all levels. These innovations contribute to a clearer, more immersive listening experience, closer to the artist's original intention. -
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Discover the power of pristine sound with the iFi Audio LAN iPurifier Pro, an advanced ethernet noise filter designed for streamers and network devices. By employing cutting-edge Optical Galvanic Isolation technology, the LAN iPurifier Pro isolates and eliminates electrical noise and interference from your router or network switch, ensuring an unparalleled level of audio clarity and silence.
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£79.16Ex. VATEach cable consists of two sets of two pairs are wrapped together in an "S" configuration with high quality, strong, aluminium/polyester foil tape providing screening for each pair.
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SALEChord Company
Chord Epic Digital Streaming Tuned ARAY Ethernet CableSKU: Chord Epic Ethernet
(1 reviews)From£540.00 £600.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £60.00The Epic Digital Streaming cable uses a multiple twisted pair conductors and Tuned ARAY conductor geometry, developed specifically for high frequency digital signals. -
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Chord Signature Super ARAY Digital Streaming Ethernet CableSKU: Chord Signature Ethernet
(1 reviews)From£1,080.00 £1,200.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £120.00A Chord Company Super ARAY interconnect for use with high performance audio streamers. This Chord Super ARAY cable is assembled using a combination of precision machine preparation and meticulous hand assembly. -
From£183.33Ex. VATThe Hyper streaming cable utilises the CAT6A specification with fully shielded solid-core OFC conductors and a foamed polyethylene dielectric . By improving the shielding and dielectric, there is less crosstalk and intereference within the signal path of the ethernet cable, resulting in more of the original signal being delivered to the destination device. By maintaining signal integrity, the overall quality of the signal improves, offering greater detail and cleaner audio.
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£150.00Ex. VATOrganic-Yellow Jitters offer a wide variety of benefits for audio enthusiasts. With its accurate timing, wider sound stage, and greater audio presence, this Organic-Yellow Jitters provide an enhanced audio experience. Listeners can enjoy a full and immersive sound that is tailored to their preferences. The improved presence of sound will give users a greater sense of clarity and vibrancy typically found in high-end audio products. Finally, the clear detail in high frequencies help all of the intricate details of the music to be heard, resulting in an overall richer sound experience.
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£216.67Ex. VATThe Violet Standard and Lan Jitters aim to transform your music listening with a more detailed, natural sound, employing proprietary techniques for enhanced clarity and depth. Designed for both casual listening and in-depth audio engagement, they promise to reveal the subtleties in music, offering a warmer, immersive experience that evolves with burn-in time, ideal for any audiophile's collection.
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£283.33Ex. VATOrganic-Violet Jitters provide users with revolutionary audio positioning in their sound stage, allowing them to experience an incredibly accurate soundscape. These jitters help to create a truly immersive listening experience by providing clear background details and nuances that were previously unheard. With this, users can truly appreciate the full range of sounds in their favourite songs, making them feel as if they are right there in the production studio alongside the artists. The Organic-Violet Jitters can enhance the listening experiences for people of all ages, giving them a greater connection with the work of the musicians and sound engineers.
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SALE£524.96 £750.00Ex. VAT ✓ Save £225.04The Waversa Systems WLAN EXT1 LAN Isolator offers a cutting-edge solution to the pervasive problem of noise interference in digital audio systems. Designed to combat EMI, RFI, and impulse noise, this Level 1 performance device features patented passive filter technology housed within a high-grade nickel chassis.
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From£354.17Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Gamma Ethernet Cable offers unparalleled performance through its meticulous construction, featuring single-crystal, continuous cast Ohno copper and exclusive PMZ (Precision Matched Impedance) process, resulting in a coherent, dynamic sound with exceptional clarity and naturalness. Enhanced by Shunyata Research's proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process (KPIP v2™), which refines conductor metals at a molecular level over four days, these cables not only reduce burn-in time but also significantly elevate sonic performance to deliver a relaxed and lifelike presentation, marking a paradigm shift in the cable industry.
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From£416.67Ex. VATThe Shunyata Research Theta Ethernet Cable, featuring advanced Ohno copper conductors and Precision Matched Impedance (PMZ) process, delivers exceptional signal resolution and accuracy at a reasonable price point. Enhanced by Shunyata's proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process (KPIPv2TM), the cable offers relaxed, life-like sound with explosive dynamics and pitch-perfect frequency extension, making it a standout performer even when compared to more expensive options.
