{"title":"Network Cables","description":"\u003cp\u003eA network cable (Ethernet\/LAN) connects streamer, switch or router in the digital audio setup and carries the music data over the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a good network cable?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a streaming setup, the LAN connection is the stable backbone: wired instead of wireless, without dead spots and with constant bandwidth. Audiophile network cables additionally rely on good shielding, to keep high-frequency interference away from the sensitive streamer. The core idea is calm in the digital part of the chain – a clean, stable data path to the streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat matters is a sufficient category (Cat 6 is comfortably enough for audio), good shielding and solid connectors. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we assess this topic realistically: for pure data transmission, any intact LAN cable is enough, the debated added value lies in decoupling interference. We look at your setup – router, switch, streamer – and tell you where better cabling is worthwhile and where it isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for – and straight talk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to connect their streamer by wire – from switching from WiFi to stable LAN, to well-thought-out cabling with a dedicated switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e data arrives correctly over an intact network cable, or not at all – there's no \"half\" here. The often-described listening gain stems from better shielding and interference decoupling, not from \"prettier bits\". How big the effect is for you depends on the streamer and the environment. We don't promise sonic miracles here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a stable, low-interference connection, a well-shielded LAN cable is a sensible base – LAN beats WiFi in terms of stability almost every time. Whether an audiophile cable brings anything beyond that, we'll assess honestly on your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an audiophile network cable bring anything sonically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for the data transmission itself – the bits arrive correctly over any intact cable. The debated effect lies in better shielding against high-frequency interference at the streamer. How audible that is depends on the setup. We assess this honestly, instead of promising miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich category do I need – Cat 6, Cat 7 or Cat 8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor audio streaming, Cat 6 is more than enough; the bandwidth is many times greater than needed. Higher categories mainly bring better shielding. More important than the bare number is clean build quality. We recommend the sensible variant for your streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreaming over LAN or WiFi – which is better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLAN is generally more stable and less prone to interference than WiFi, especially with high-resolution files and in an environment rich in radio traffic. Where a wired connection is possible, it's usually the calmer solution. We help you connect your streamer sensibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can a network cable be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet is specified up to 100 metres – so any living-room length is unproblematic. More important than length are clean connectors and good shielding if the cable runs alongside power or signal cables. If you need a particular length, we'll find the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an audiophile switch as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. A dedicated switch can contribute to interference decoupling in elaborate setups, but it's not a must. A sensible starting point is usually a stable, well-shielded LAN connection. Whether a switch makes sense for you, we clarify together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy network cables at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we assess the digital part of your chain realistically and tell you where better cabling really brings something. Instead of bit esotericism, you get a stable, low-interference connection for your streamer. We advise you personally and deliver throughout Switzerland – free shipping from CHF 190.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does an audiophile network cable bring anything sonically?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not for the data transmission itself – the bits arrive correctly over any intact cable. The debated effect lies in better shielding against high-frequency interference at the streamer. How audible that is depends on the setup. We assess this honestly, instead of promising miracles.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which category do I need – Cat 6, Cat 7 or Cat 8?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For audio streaming, Cat 6 is more than enough; the bandwidth is many times greater than needed. Higher categories mainly bring better shielding. 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The difference isn't in the brochure, it's in the construction – solid conductors instead of stranded wire, a firmly held pair geometry, shielding without gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pearl?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA network cable in the audio chain has two jobs. The first: keep the connection reliable, even over longer runs. That's handled by solid 23 AWG Long-Grain Copper conductors and a high-density polyethylene insulation that holds the pair geometry in place. The second: carry as little high-frequency noise as possible from the network into your system. For that there's 100% shielding coverage per Cat 7 construction and gold-plated nickel contacts that won't oxidize even after years in the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-made, fully shielded RJ45 cable to Cat 7 specification, in six lengths from 0.75 to 12 metres. The arrows on the jacket show the intended direction of travel – from source device to receiver, in practice towards the streamer. Other lengths run through our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pearl for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk, because it's necessary with network cables: Ethernet transmits packets with a checksum. Your music file arrives bit-perfect or not at all. A cable doesn't \"improve\" the data, and anyone promising you more resolution per metre is selling you fog. What a well-built cable can actually deliver is more down-to-earth: a stable connection without retransmissions, and a closed shielding that lets less high-frequency noise from power supplies, switches, and routers through to the streamer. How much of that reaches you depends on the chain: streamers with a well-decoupled network input react less noticeably than those without. You don't need the Pearl for the soundbar in the guest room. For your first serious network player, it's the right foundation – and the point where you start clean instead of investing four figures straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl is honest basic equipment: solidly built, fully shielded, without promises it can't keep. Which run in your network is even worth upgrading, we'll clarify with you beforehand – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Network cable for audio (RJ\/E), Cat 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, Long-Grain Copper (LGC), 23 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver content:\u003c\/strong\u003e none (pure copper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid high-density polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% shielding coverage (Cat 7 construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ45, gold-plated nickel contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e directional, arrow points towards the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 \/ 1.5 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one ready-made network cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a network cable really improve the sound?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the data itself – Ethernet works on a packet basis with a checksum, so the file arrives bit-perfect. A shielded cable can, however, keep high-frequency noise from the router and switch away from the streamer. Whether that becomes audible depends on the device, the network, and the room. Expect quiet, not miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the arrow on the cable jacket for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows the intended direction of travel: from source device to receiver, so typically from switch to streamer. AudioQuest checks the conductor direction during manufacturing and marks it on the jacket. The cable transmits just as reliably the other way round – getting it the right way round costs you ten seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to upgrade my whole network?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. In most systems the last stretch brings the most benefit – the connection from switch or router directly to the streamer. Everything before that sits further away from the audio chain. Start there and only upgrade further if you notice a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pearl from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you upfront what a network cable can and can't do. Our team in Wädenswil knows the streamers that cross our counter and will recommend the length and run that actually make sense in your setup – even if that ends up being the cheapest cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA network cable rarely travels alone: you'll find the matching devices among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, more connections in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003enetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e overview, switches and accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork\u003c\/a\u003e – and the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.75 m","offer_id":53020042428752,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53020042461520,"sku":null,"price":64.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53020042494288,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53020042527056,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53020042559824,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53020042592592,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-pearl-ethernet-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785436383"},{"product_id":"audioquest-forest-ethernet-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Forest Ethernet Cable (RJ\/E)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Forest is a Cat 7 network cable for audio whose solid copper conductors carry a silver plating of 0.5% of the conductor diameter – the first silver tier of the RJ\/E series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat puts it exactly one tier above the Pearl, for an understandable reason: at the frequencies Ethernet works with, almost everything happens in the outer zone of the conductor. Improve that surface and you improve the run – without having to cast the whole conductor from precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Forest?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver conducts better than copper. It only gets expensive once you make the whole conductor out of it. AudioQuest therefore applies a thin silver layer over solid copper – on the Forest that's 0.5% of the diameter. Because the signal at Ethernet frequencies runs mostly on the outside anyway, the plating works exactly where it makes a difference. Add to that the Cat-7-typical shielding of the wire pairs, an overall shield, and gold-plated nickel connectors with full shielding coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-made RJ45 cable in six lengths between 0.75 and 12 metres, in a black-and-green striped PVC jacket with the direction of travel printed on it. We'll order other lengths for you through our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Forest for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly put: a network cable doesn't repair a file and doesn't raise resolution. Ethernet is packet-based and error-checked – what arrives is identical to what was sent. The real lever lies elsewhere: in the interference resistance of the run and in the high-frequency noise that power supplies, switches, and routers constantly generate and that can travel along via shield and ground. A cleanly shielded cable with stable geometry shrinks that path – no more, but no less either. How much of that reaches you is decided by your streamer: devices with a well-decoupled network input show less difference than those without. For the multiroom speaker in the kitchen, the Forest is overkill. For a standalone network player with a decent DAC, it's the first step that's justifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forest is the point where silver enters the picture without the price doing somersaults: solidly built, fully shielded, pleasantly unfussy. Whether your streamer benefits from it, we'll assess honestly for you – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Network cable for audio (RJ\/E), Cat 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, silver-plated copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver plating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5% of the conductor diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e individually shielded wire pairs plus overall shield (Cat 7 construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ45, gold-plated nickel contacts, 100% shielding coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 m run length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e directional, arrow points towards the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVC, black-green striped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 \/ 1.5 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one ready-made network cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much silver is really in the Forest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver plating corresponds to 0.5% of the conductor diameter; the core remains copper. That's enough, because at Ethernet frequencies the signal runs almost entirely in the outer zone of the conductor. A solid-silver conductor would cost many times as much – AudioQuest only takes that route with the Diamond, the top of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cat 7 enough for music streaming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. Cat 7 is designed for 10-gigabit transmission; a high-resolution stereo stream needs only a fraction of that. In audio Ethernet, the category is less a speed feature than a build-quality one: it mandates individually shielded wire pairs and an overall shield. That shielding is exactly the point here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForest or Pearl – is the extra cost worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the device behind it. On a soundbar or a multiroom speaker you'll barely notice anything, so the Pearl is enough. On a standalone network player with a good DAC, the Forest is the more sensible starting point. Give us a call and we'll assess your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is HD Zürisee the best place to buy the Forest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you get an honest assessment instead of a sales pitch. We've worked with network audio for decades and will tell you exactly where in your system a better cable can actually make a difference. Plus the right length, delivery, and our own technician if the installation gets tricky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the chain right: network players are found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, the remaining LAN cables in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003enetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e section, switches and network accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything from the brand is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.75 m","offer_id":53020042690896,"sku":null,"price":84.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53020042723664,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53020042756432,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53020042789200,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53020042821968,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53020042854736,"sku":null,"price":369.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-forest-ethernet-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785436383"},{"product_id":"audioquest-cinnamon-ethernet-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Cinnamon Ethernet Cable (RJ\/E)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Cinnamon is a Cat 7 network cable for audio with solid Long-Grain Copper conductors whose silver plating makes up 1.25% of the conductor diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the tier where the RJ\/E series finds its middle ground: significantly more silver than the Forest, but still far from the Telegärtner models above it. Anyone running a good network player who doesn't want to make cabling a hobby usually ends up right here, in our experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cinnamon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo components make the difference. First, the conductor: Long-Grain Copper has fewer grain boundaries than ordinary copper, and the 1.25% silver plating improves exactly the outer zone where the signal travels at Ethernet frequencies. Second, the insulation of solid, high-density polyethylene, which keeps the pair geometry constant over the entire length. Gold-plated nickel connectors with 100% shielding coverage cleanly terminate the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-made RJ45 cable to Cat 7 specification, rated for up to 10-gigabit transmission, in six lengths from 0.75 to 12 metres. The direction of travel is marked on the jacket. We'll order special lengths on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Cinnamon for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the sober assessment you rarely read about network cables: the payload data isn't the issue. Ethernet checks every packet, faulty packets get resent – no cable changes anything about your file. What a high-quality Ethernet cable can influence is the electrical environment: the amount of high-frequency noise travelling towards the streamer via shield, ground, and connector contact. A closed shielding and a stable build reduce that path. Whether and how strongly you notice that depends on how well your streamer decouples its network input – and how much electrical noise sits in your rack. On a compact system, the Cinnamon isn't worth it. On a resolving network player with a good DAC, it's a justifiable investment you only make once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cinnamon is the sensible middle of the series: enough silver to stand apart from the entry level, without reaching the price of a component. Tell us which streamer you have, and we'll tell you whether the step is worth it – HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Network cable for audio (RJ\/E), Cat 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, Long-Grain Copper (LGC), silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver plating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25% of the conductor diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, high-density polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% shielding coverage (Cat 7 construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ45, gold-plated nickel contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e directional, arrow points towards the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 \/ 1.5 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one ready-made network cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Long-Grain Copper mean for the conductor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLGC denotes copper with especially long crystals and therefore few grain boundaries in the conductor. AudioQuest uses it as the base throughout the series. On the Cinnamon, a 1.25% silver plating is added, which mainly benefits the outer conductor zone. Fewer grain boundaries mean fewer transitions along the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere in the network should I use the Cinnamon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost effectively on the last stretch, i.e. from the switch or router directly to the streamer. This connection sits electrically closest to the audio chain. A second cable further upstream in the network generally brings less benefit – we're happy to look at your setup together beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I also need a special network switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, that's not necessary. An audio switch pursues the same goal as a shielded cable: less high-frequency junk heading towards the streamer. The two complement each other, and both are optional. Start with the cable – that's the more affordable part of the exercise. A switch can come later, if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Cinnamon from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've been looking after network audio for many years and know where the effort pays off and where it doesn't. We'll work out the length, cable route, and device order with you, deliver to Wädenswil and the surrounding area, and have our own technician in-house for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the network run: network players in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e section, further LAN connections under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003enetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e, switches and accessories at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the range at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.75 m","offer_id":53020042887504,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53020042920272,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53020042953040,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53020042985808,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53020043018576,"sku":null,"price":349.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53020043051344,"sku":null,"price":469.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-cinnamon-ethernet-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785436383"},{"product_id":"audioquest-vodka-ethernet-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Vodka Ethernet Cable (RJ\/E)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Vodka is a Cat 7 network cable for audio with solid conductors, 10% silver plating, carbon-based noise dissipation, and Telegärtner connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Vodka, the RJ\/E series changes register. Up to the Cinnamon it's about clean craftsmanship; from here on it's about components you'd otherwise find in industrial and measurement technology – above all the connectors from Telegärtner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Vodka?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things set it apart from the mid-range. The silver plating is 10% of the conductor diameter instead of 1.25% – that factor of eight sits exactly in the zone where Ethernet signals travel. Add to that a noise-dissipation system made of several layers of synthetic carbon, which absorbs high-frequency interference before it reaches ground. And the Telegärtner connectors, with 100% shielding coverage and strain relief, ensure the shielding doesn't stop right where the cable enters the device. The Vodka does not have a DBS like the Diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-made RJ45 cable to Cat 7 specification with a blue-black braided jacket, in six lengths from 0.75 to 12 metres, direction of travel marked. The connectors come with protective caps, a nice thoughtful touch for cables in this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Vodka for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's stay factual, especially at this price: a network cable doesn't change the transmitted data. Ethernet secures every packet with a checksum, faulty packets are resent – the file at the streamer is the same as on the NAS. What can be influenced is the electrical environment: high-frequency noise from switching power supplies, switches, and routers travelling towards the device via shield, ground, and connector contact. That's exactly what the shielding coverage, carbon dissipation, and Telegärtner contacts are built for. Promising measured values would be disingenuous – the result depends on your streamer, your network, and your power circuit. On an entry-level streamer, the Vodka is money thrown away. On a high-quality digital chain where everything else is already right, it's the logical tier just below the reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vodka is high-end Ethernet with grown-up connectors and no esoterica on the datasheet. Whether your chain is ready for it, we'll tell you straight – even if the answer is \"not yet\". HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Network cable for audio (RJ\/E), Cat 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, silver-plated copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver plating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10% of the conductor diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, high-density polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon-based Noise-Dissipation System (multi-layer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Telegärtner RJ45, 100% shielding coverage, strain relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDBS:\u003c\/strong\u003e not present (only from the Diamond up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e directional, arrow points towards the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e braided, blue-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 \/ 1.5 \/ 3 \/ 5 \/ 8 \/ 12 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one ready-made network cable with connector protective caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's special about Telegärtner connectors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelegärtner is a German manufacturer of professional connectors. The RJ45 connectors used here offer 100% shielding coverage, a defined contact geometry, and genuine strain relief. That means the shielding doesn't end at the connector housing, which is the typical weak point with simple connectors. If you plug and unplug frequently, you'll notice the difference immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the carbon noise dissipation good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt absorbs high-frequency interference energy instead of simply passing it on to ground. Several layers of synthetic carbon act like a filter wrapped around the wire pairs. The goal is that less high-frequency energy reaches the streamer's ground plane at all and mixes there with the audio signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vodka have a DBS like the Diamond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 72-volt Dielectric-Bias System is reserved for the Diamond; the Vodka manages without it. So you don't have to keep an eye on a battery here – but you also miss out on the permanent bias of the dielectric. Anyone who wants that inevitably ends up a tier higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Vodka from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with cables in this class, we first ask what's on the other end. Our specialist team in Wädenswil will assess whether your streamer and your network can even carry it, and otherwise suggest the more suitable tier. Advice, delivery, and installation come from a single source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat belongs in this class: high-quality network players among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, further LAN runs under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003enetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e, switches and accessories in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork\u003c\/a\u003e section. You'll find the rest of the series in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"0.75 m","offer_id":53020043182416,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 m","offer_id":53020043215184,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 m","offer_id":53020043247952,"sku":null,"price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":53020043280720,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 m","offer_id":53020043313488,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 m","offer_id":53020043346256,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/audioquest-vodka-ethernet-kabel-produktansicht.png?v=1785436383"},{"product_id":"audioquest-diamond-ethernet-kabel","title":"AudioQuest Diamond Ethernet Cable (RJ\/E)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AudioQuest Diamond is the top of the RJ\/E series: a Cat 7 network cable with solid conductors made of 100% Perfect-Surface Silver, an active 72-volt DBS, and Telegärtner connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn all the tiers below, silver sits as a thin layer over copper. On the Diamond, the conductor is silver – entirely, not partially. That explains the price jump, as does the fact that this cable wasn't built for every other household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Diamond?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect-Surface Silver is AudioQuest's term for ultra-pure silver with an especially smooth surface – relevant because Ethernet signals travel almost exclusively along exactly that surface. Add to that the highest tier of carbon noise dissipation, which AudioQuest calls Level 1, and the Dielectric-Bias System: a battery permanently applies 72 volts to the dielectric to keep it in a defined state. The run is finished off with Telegärtner connectors offering full shielding coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ready-made RJ45 reference cable in a silver-black braided jacket with an attached DBS module, available from us in four lengths from 0.75 to 8 metres. We'll order other factory lengths for you on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Diamond for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk belongs here, otherwise it would be unfair: even the Diamond changes nothing about the transmitted data. Ethernet is an error-checked packet protocol; your file reaches the streamer unchanged or not at all. The point of leverage for a cable like this is exclusively the electrical environment – how much high-frequency noise from power supplies, switches, and routers penetrates into your device via shield, ground, and contact. Silver conductor, Level 1 dissipation, DBS, and Telegärtner contacts all target this one point. We deliberately give you no numbers here: what ultimately becomes audible depends on the streamer, the network, and the power circuit, and differs from system to system. The Diamond makes sense where the DAC, amplifier, speakers, and room already work at reference level and the network run is the last open link. If a compromise still exists elsewhere in the chain, you'll resolve it more cheaply than with this cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond is built without compromise and priced just as uncompromisingly – a cable for chains that no longer have any open construction sites. Before you order it, talk to us about your system: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch. We'll also tell you if a tier below is the smarter choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Network cable for audio (RJ\/E), Cat 7, reference class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid, 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon-based, Level 1 (highest tier of the series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDBS:\u003c\/strong\u003e active Dielectric-Bias System, 72 volts, battery-powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Telegärtner RJ45, 100% shielding coverage, strain relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e directional, arrow points towards the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e braided, silver on black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths we stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 \/ 1.5 \/ 3 \/ 8 m (other factory lengths on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e one ready-made network cable with DBS module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Perfect-Surface Silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect-Surface Silver is AudioQuest's ultra-pure silver drawn to an especially smooth surface. On the Diamond, the conductor consists entirely of it, not just the plating. That's relevant for Ethernet because at these frequencies the signal travels almost exclusively in the outer conductor zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 72-volt DBS work, and do I need to maintain it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in battery permanently applies 72 volts to the cable's dielectric, keeping it in a stable state. Practically no current flows, so the cell lasts a correspondingly long time. You don't need to charge or connect anything – the module works invisibly alongside the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt what point does a cable in this class even become worthwhile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once the streamer, DAC, amplifier, speakers, and room acoustics no longer have any obvious weak point. Before that, you'll invest your money elsewhere with a bigger effect. Once the chain is at that stage, the Diamond is the most consistent solution for the last network run in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy order the Diamond from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with a cable of this magnitude, we first go through your system and will advise against it if the money achieves more elsewhere. If you go ahead anyway, we in Wädenswil take care of ordering, delivery, integration into the network, and after-sales service. That way the decision stays comprehensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt reference level, the surroundings count: high-quality network players among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, further LAN runs under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerkkabel\"\u003enetwork cables\u003c\/a\u003e, switches and network accessories at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzwerk\"\u003enetwork\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The DM X SA carries the signal shielded and clean to where it counts, without picking up interference along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the DM X SA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the final stretch to the streamer, shielding decides how calm the signal arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCat8 standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elaborate shielding keeps electromagnetic interference away from the data stream, for a stable, clean signal flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated RJ-45 connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two high-quality, gold-plated connectors ensure permanently secure contact without gradual losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 10 Gbps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of headroom for any audio streaming, with stable data throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 m and 1.5 m, suited for the rack or a bit more slack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gain is fine polish: a calmer background and a touch more order, when the signal arrives shielded instead of over a thin bundled cable. Most noticeable on an already high-quality streaming chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DM X SA for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DM X SA is for anyone building out their streaming network with real intent. \u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e it doesn't turn a weak chain into high-end, but it doesn't give away any of what a good switch and streamer have worked to achieve. If you've already invested there, don't skimp on the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleanly made Cat8 cable for the audiophile network run, in two practical lengths. Which length suits your setup, we're happy to work out with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: double-shielded network cable (foil + braid), Cat8-certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor: 26 AWG, oxygen-free copper (OFC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: 2 × RJ-45, 18K gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance: up to 2000 MHz, up to 10 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable lengths: 0.75 m and 1.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich length of the DM X SA should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the distance between switch and streamer. The 0.75 m version is ideal for devices placed close together, 1.5 m gives you more slack in the rack. Shorter tends to be better as long as it fits without tension – we'll help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a Cat8 cable offer over a standard patch cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DM X SA is more heavily shielded and fitted with high-quality, gold-plated RJ-45 connectors. That keeps interference away from the sensitive streaming signal and ensures a stable, clean data flow all the way to the playback device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere's the best place to use the DM X SA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost effectively on the final stretch before the streamer, i.e. between the audio switch and the playback device. That's where the better shielding pays off most clearly toward a calm background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the DM X SA from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause cabling is part of the system, and we'll tell you honestly where it makes a difference and where it doesn't. Here in Wädenswil, we choose the right length and think through the whole network chain with you, instead of simply recommending the most expensive cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DM X SA connects the building blocks of your streaming chain. 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Terminated with VIABLUE T6S RJ-45 connectors with 24-carat gold-plated contacts, compact, flame-retardant and break-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get a fully terminated CAT6A patch cable with RJ-45 connectors in a Cobra sleeve, available in thirteen lengths from 50 cm to 25 metres – from the short connection in the rack to the long run to the network cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the EP-7 CAT6A suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for anyone who wants to connect streamers, NAS drives or network switches cleanly and without interference – especially with high-res audio streaming or UHD video over longer cable runs, where standard patch cables reach their limits. For the short connection at a desk, an ordinary network cable is usually enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleanly constructed CAT6A cable with noticeably more elaborate shielding than standard products – useful wherever network cables have to be routed close to power supplies or other sources of interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: CAT6A network cable (CAT7 cable construction), RJ-45 connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner cores: 8x tinned OFC, AWG 26\/7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielding: 5-fold (silver-plated OFC braided shield + 4 aluminium foil shields)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: VIABLUE T6S RJ-45, 24-carat gold-plated contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend radius: 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 100 ± 15 Ohm (1-100 MHz), 100 ± 22 Ohm (100-250 MHz), 100 ± 25 Ohm (250-600 MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielding attenuation up to 600 MHz: \u003e 60 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter diameter incl. braided sleeve: 10.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Cobra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 50 \/ 100 \/ 150 \/ 200 \/ 300 \/ 400 \/ 500 \/ 750 \/ 1000 \/ 1200 \/ 1500 \/ 2000 \/ 2500 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: handmade, manufactured in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat applications is the EP-7 CAT6A suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all gigabit network connections in hi-fi and home cinema settings – for instance between router, switch and streamer or NAS, especially when the cable has to be routed close to power supplies or other sources of interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the cable backward-compatible with CAT5e\/CAT6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the EP-7 CAT6A works with all common gigabit network devices with an RJ-45 connection, regardless of the CAT standard the device supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the cable run between the components generously and choose the next-longer length rather than the exact one – a cable that's too short can't be extended afterwards. 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