@Peder
@Darkebear
@Michaelb
@frenchrooster
Thank you for your insightful responses.
If I understand correctly, there is not one but cables that can be a source of improvement for network streaming.
However, some cables mark the difference compared to other “exotic” cables like Audioquest Diamond, Blue Jeans Cable, Meicord … Everything will depend on the environment in which they are used…
I may need to test a few to find the One that works best in my network configuration.
To put things back, I embarked on dematerialization almost two years ago, and without too great convictions. I am not a “techno” geek and I wanted a simple thing to get started and which integrated Qobuz in native in the streamer. Thing that Naim couldn’t do at that time… And now available. Bluesound had good user feedback, but also in SQ when the streamer was used with an external Dac.
I don’t regret when i use it with Ndac/XPS. It’s excellent for the price/quality/friendly app. I use Qobuz at the 16/44 quality and at that level it’s already nice.
I did not worry too much about the cables because until then it was good. No need to change anything but…
I thought I could not go further SQ level. Error !
When I bought my 1st CISCO after reading the thread here, the restitution made a good step in terms of clarity, noise sharping, details, space… I heard it even with an entry-level streamer compared to yours like NDS, ND555, Melco, Linn etc… So there is something to do there I think…
A problem arises in my case: is it reasonable or consistent to make network optimizations worth once or twice the price of my streamer? If so, I’m almost technically ready to host an NDS .
When I’ll have the second Cisco switch, where I should connect my Nas? On the first one or second one?
Edit & precisions:
My network
Box–>2960 Cisco–>Bluesound Vault streamer
NAS Qnap 251+ connected to the box.
Audioquest pearl cat7 (5m) between Cisco and streamer.
No name cat 6 between box and Cisco.
@frenchrooster
Yes it’s ME! Funkyloulou or man, what you want … Don’t worry with the send, no need to wait few hours just for me. I can wait until the April’s 11. It’s not a first necessity and stay safe
I’m still thinking of buying another Cisco switch but in a PD version, just to try. But now, I’m not fixed yet…