Also consider the Melco Ethernet cables, not as expensive as the AQ Vodka.
Always look at a certain auction site before paying full retail prices.
I am happily using a Melco Ethernet cable from my Netgear switch into my ND5XS2 (which has got a lot better with good quality power blocks, removal of noisy power line Ethernet, good quality interconnects throughout the system, and a little accessory known as Hugo2)…
Thanks T-elmi. The word ‘Vodka’ puts me off for a start, so thanks for your alternative suggestion. As it happens, my supplied Ethernet cables that came with my QNAP are doing a sterling job. I have ordered a Netgear GS105. The Cisco seemed too much of a ‘ball ache’ to me, I shall see and learn. Thank you for your reply.
As long as it has been reset to factory defaults, they are as simple to use as a basic unmanaged switch like the Netgear. They are a little larger if you need to hide them, but potentially, you should just be able to plug it in and use it.
Why not just use the Netgear instead?
Cos it’s not as good.
In what way?
I wasn’t able to do an AB because of general layout changes but I know my system well enough to notice a more ‘natural’ sound over the next couple of days.I
The Cisco is an expensive bit of kit not built down to a price. Stih disc cutter or B & Q’s own brand? 
Ok, thanks for reply. Natural sounds like a very nice word for describing something digital.
The Cisco sounds nicer than the the Netgear. Nicer is a pretty rubbish description but it’s the best I can manage. You really can’t go wrong for fifty quid.
Thanks Nigel. Much appreciated as always.
De rien. (Je suis en France).
After adding a switch and upgrading the Ethernet cables I can now very much appreciate the Hi-Line over the stock interconnect lead. The balance I have now is just there, in a sense where all is now sounding very coherent with the right amount of detail coming through. I haven’t tried the grey/lavender cable since adding the switch and better Ethernet cables but my fear is in doing so, that it may tip the system into being a little bright. I’m not quite ready to find that out just yet as the Hi-Line is just wonderful, I don’t want to disturb anything at present so to speak…
I have plugged the Lavender/ Grey back in and It’s definitely a thinner (squeezed) sound compared with the Hi-Line but not as relaxed or flowing, more open?. I can hear why some may prefer it over the Hi-Line but for me the Hi-line is a more mature sounding cable. I prefer it and can appreciate it’s majesty over the slightly exuberant stock cable.
I can turn the volume up higher with Hi-Line in place.
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