Ethernet cable

Posted by: Patrick Lam on 24 April 2013

Hi folks,

Kindly advise that do we need to pair the ethernet cables between NAS to router and router to streamer?

Well, if the answer is negative, then, is there any noticeable differences sonically?

Any advice is highly appreciated.

Cheers,

Patrick

Posted on: 24 April 2013 by Manu

You need an Ethernet cable from the router to each of the devices on the network, unless WIFI is used.

So in your case, one cable from the router to the NAS, one cable from the router to thestreamer (unless you use WiFi).

Posted on: 24 April 2013 by Patrick Lam

Originally Posted by Manu:

You need an Ethernet cable from the router to each of the devices on the network, unless WIFI is used.

So in your case, one cable from the router to the NAS, one cable from the router to thestreamer (unless you use WiFi).

Hi Manu,

Thanks for your reply. Well, do I need the same grade of the two ethernet cables?

Kindly advise.

Cheers,

Patrick

Posted on: 24 April 2013 by aysil

I think the sonic influence of the ethernet cable remains very minute compared to all other factors, as discussed in this thread a few days ago.

Posted on: 24 April 2013 by Cbr600

Would certainly recommend CAT5e cable as minimum

Posted on: 10 September 2013 by vincent

Yes you should use the same grade of two Ethernet cables.. Whether you can use cat5e cables or cat6 cables

Posted on: 10 September 2013 by Simon-in-Suffolk

Patrick - it really makes no difference. Just make sure you are at least Cat5e cable. A shielded cable has advantages when its near sensitive audio equipment, interconnects or FM antenna leads - as it helps reduce the leakage from the Ethernet cable twisted pairs.

Simon

Posted on: 10 September 2013 by Patrick Lam

Originally Posted by Simon-in-Suffolk:

Simon

Hi Simon,

Thanks for your sharings.

Cheers,

Patrick

Posted on: 11 September 2013 by ragman

Originally Posted by Cbr600:

Would certainly recommend CAT5e cable as minimum

Absoulutly enough for hi res music.