Noisy ethernet cables


When I use any ethernet cable other than the stock cable that came with my Bluesound Node2 I get much noise. I have tried three, the latest being a Nordost Heimdall2. The other 2 I heard about here, Monoprice and Supra both cat8. ???

joeyfed55

Never had a noisy ethernet cable, I'm using Blue Jeans right now a fantastic sounding ethernet cable for very little $$.

@joeyfed55 

 

Just a guess the stock cable is not a shielded Ethernet cable. All the other cables you mentioned in your OP and post are shielded.

Your problem may be caused by a ground loop. The RJ45 shielded plugs on each end of the shielded cable(s) are connected at both ends to the shield.

I have very good experiences with the sotm cat7 Ethernet cables, they have a buildin filter:

https://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/dcbl-cat7e/

Also using an isolation trafo is useful:

https://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/iso-cat7/

and of course powering all components in your digital rig with linear power supplies is a must...