Audioquest Cinnamon Ethernet Cable

Posted by: Ricto on 03 May 2017

System NAC 272, 250 DR, NASA5 Speaker wire, Focal BE 1028BE ( on marble plinths chopping boards from Tesco ), Plusnet router leading to an Apple Extreme via a cheap extension ethernet.

Today I received my Audioquest Cinnamon ethernet cable. The current ethernet was a bog standard one. The cost of the Cinnamon was under £60 so I thought, get it its a cheap upgrade ( but really i wasn't expecting much ).

I have been surprised on the sound quality difference, especially since the Apple Extreme is linked by a cheap ethernet ( the old saying "a system is only as good as its weakest link" ). Results to me are the base is cleaner, treble more defined, more musical and all round more enjoyable musicality. 

 

Just passing my observations on

 

Ricto

 

Posted on: 03 June 2017 by Huge

I also use Cat6 UTP as they weren't significantly more expensive than any of the Cat5e types that had proper strain relief boots (less than £1 more each cable).

In my house (which seems to have a relatively high RFI environment most of the time) I though the more tightly controlled twist rate couldn't be a bad thing!

Posted on: 03 June 2017 by Bob the Builder
Simon-in-Suffolk posted:

Actually BTB, it is quite interesting and to my mind dispels some of the myths about Ethernet noise and cables, and lays down a factual framework on the subject, rather than the vague pseudo science and vague references to 'RFI' popular in some audio circles. I also find it of interest because Naim use TI DAC chips and some TI analogue stage op amps.

I have no doubt it is Simon and I have the upmost respect to you and the other members of this forum who have the type of intellect that can deduce such things, I however have some trouble reducing the sound that comes from my speakers that can spark such an emotional response in me at times to nuts and bolts.

Posted on: 03 June 2017 by Simon-in-Suffolk

Fair enough.

Posted on: 03 June 2017 by Jinjuku
Simon-in-Suffolk posted:

Actually BTB, it is quite interesting and to my mind dispels some of the myths about Ethernet noise and cables, and lays down a factual framework on the subject, rather than the vague pseudo science and vague references to 'RFI' popular in some audio circles. I also find it of interest because Naim use TI DAC chips and some TI analogue stage op amps.

If you liked the T.I. paper you will love the Siemons "The Antenna Myth". T.I. also has another paper where they used a 500 foot CAT5e cable (so it's 172 foot beyond spec). It had high BER but they were still able to extract 100% of the data.