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SOtM dCBL-CAT7 LAN Cable

Hello Folks, 

Has anyone tried this cable yet? What are your listening impression about this cable compared to your previous Ethernet cable. The Filter Block on this cable is what intrigues me...It's supposed to eliminate the wide band digital noise inflow from the router or NAS. 

I realize the best way to find out is to try one in my system. Since these cables are not cheap and I need a pair for my system, i thought it would be nice to hear some feedback from audiophile community. 

I will be using this cable between a pair of Apple AirPort Extreme, 1st APE connected to AT&T modem and the other one to my Aurender streamer, thus providing a stable 'wired' Ethernet connectivity. 
 
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@mikeg 

I would say YES!

The 'Filter' block and eliminates the wide band digital noise inflow from the router or NAS.

The dCBL-CAT7 cable in my system sounds amazing over my previous non-filtered cable. The overall soundstage is touch more airy, defined, detailed and vocals are crisp without being edgy. 

They do offer 15 days trial but sadly with a 15% restocking fee. They are offering 10% discount at the moment. If you're interested, visit Cruz Audio website for the coupon.
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It looks like they have a price increase on all Ethernet cables.
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I just checked site and don't see a price increase on dCBL-CAT7.  Did you get a pop up for 10% discount? 
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Are you going through the Sotm-usa.com website?  I have the dCBL-CAT7 LAN cable special edition for $1100.  I did install this with the black cable followed by the Revelation Audio cryosilver Ethernet into my Ayon Audio S-5 Network Player/Preamp and I'm blown away by what this does.  My system is simple.  I use a Qnap TS-251+8GB with single ssd and Uptone Audio JS-2 power supply into the S-5.  Both the NAS and Uptone sit on a Synergistic Research Tranquillity Basik.  All traces of noise are eliminated, bass and image depth enhanced, and speakers completely disappear.  You can't skimp on the front end of digital.
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You have a pretty awesome digital front. I am glad to hear that 'Special Edition' dCBL-CAT7 worked out nicely in your setup. Since my setup doesn't have external NAS, I didn't feel the need to employ $1100 special edition.  

My digital setup, 
Apple AirPort Extreme > dCBL-CAT7 > Aurender N10 > Acrolink 7N-D7000 AES/EBU > ARC DAC9 > Verastarr Grand Ilusion Signature II XLR > ARC LS28. 

All of the above components & rest of the rig is powered by Nordost QRT system and on QKORE6 parallel grounding. 
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