Ethernet


I’m considering using a 25 foot ethernet cable run from my router to my Node N130 instead of using wi-fi. Will there be an improvement by bypassing the wifi receiver inside the Node? Any recommendations/input would be much appreciated..

maprik

Yes ,but several factors , go to blue jeans cable and buy Beldons best Ethernet cable ,your rougher needs to have a LPS power supply ,that $5 wall wart just ads noise , then you need a decent quality Ethernet hub  LHY 6  perfect for you 

nothing at under $600 has. Precision clock ,LPS power supply and low noise regulstors, the cheapo $20 are junk and just make more noise ,your end point 

Ethernet cable to your dac is most important  depending on budget,

Wireworld make a decent one for under $250 then you will hear nice improvements 

From your Ethernet hub like the LHYsw6  the end Ethernet  cable that goes to your digital source , That cable should be by far your best ,and makes the most difference.

@hjdca 

Wow ! Thank you for your generosity of sharing this! I was told it was not possible. Eero tech told me it would work for a few hours, perhaps days then an error message would show on the Eero. Maybe its just the Eero 7 Max. Ive been banging my head trying to figure this out. I am so glad there people out there smarter than me. lol/ May I ask what 2.5mm DC audiophile cable you used? I am new to this and as I mentioned thankful. 

@richardnyc2 

I ordered the cable and adapter through Amazon.  It checked my order and I ordered the 2.1mm version.  This cable has options for 1 meter, or 2 meter, or combinations of 2.1mm and 2.5 mm..  So depending on your LPS and adapter, order accordingly.  

Here is the cable I ordered:

DC Cable 4N 99.998% Pure Silver HiFi Audio DC Power Cable DC Extension Cord 5.5mm x 2.1mm 12V 0.5A High Purity OFC Audiophile Power Cord for Audio,Speakers, Subwoofers, Home Theater,Amp(2M/6.6Ft)
Sold by: Monosaudio

Here is the adapter I ordered.

for Starlink Mini Power Cable USB C to DC Adapter, Type-C Male to DC Female Power Cable Adapter, DC Female 5.5x2.1mm, for Starlink Mini, for 20V/65W+ Type-C PD Power Supply (2Pack)
Brand: caojunzhen