Improving on the stream of a combined streamer dac

@rivinyl To answer your question about silver Ethernet, no, they are not bright. Silver does not seem to have the same effect on digital that it does on analog.

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Yes, silver digital cables, especially those using pure or high-purity silver conductors, are known for achieving a faster rise time, leading to enhanced clarity, dynamics, and resolution by reducing signal smearing and improving transient response for a more detailed and immediate sound. This is due to silver's superior electrical conductivity, allowing electrons to move faster and more accurately reproduce the precise, sharp edges of digital signals, bringing out details like note attacks and instrument separation. 
 

Got it thanks!

I've found streaming very sensitive to various types of noise.  Using a filter on your Ethernet cables like the Network Acoustic, SOtM etc.  An Audio purposed Switch with SFP inputs and outputs and adding a LPS is beneficial.  Converting Ethernet to fiber can be a giant noise killer.  

I appreciate your comments but have heard from others that the ethernet filters can blunt the higher frequencies.  Not sure which opinion is correct.

Suspect its all system dependent.

I had and sold Network Acoustics Eno Streaming System (filter and cable). It was too mellow and boring sounding. If your system needs to be mellowed out because your digital is too harsh, it could be an option. I did not like the effect it had on my streaming gear.