@zuul now let's assume for a second that this is in fact true. That these cables make a difference.

That must mean by simple logic that the cables themselves change the sound, and that there are at least 3 different ways in which the sound could be changed.

Then by just a tiny bit of more logic, at most one of those cables would reliably tranfer the original signal?

Of course, when asked to use logic, the customers for these things simply claim that they don't know how it works, only that it does.

I always thought there was a great opportunity to make money if one had no sense of morals; sell ethernet cables for better sound or something like that. I think the modern version of this would be a special keyboard that makes your ai music better if you write the prompt with it?

@loke @zuul

I hate to ruin your charming optimism, but, yeah....

https://www.transparentcable.com/products/premium-ethernet

https://avantiaudio.com/products/vivace-ethernet-cables

https://sotm-usa.com/products/sotm-dcbl-cat7-lan-cable

... and more.

@loke @zuul

Oh geez

https://chameleon-audio.com/sotm-iso-cat6/

"The SOtM iSO-CAT6 is a high-performance LAN signal filter and isolator that significantly enhances audio clarity by removing noise and interference. Perfect for high-end audio systems, it improves sound detail and resolution. The Special Edition offers customizable sound with various CAT7 cables, allowing you to fine-tune your audio experience since each cable has it’s [sic] own audio characteristics."

@mattdm

@loke @zuul

Oh no. lol.

Using CAT5 is good but, for recording engineers who use them in place of XLR cables. It's much less expensive, lighter, and takes up less space.

I could see it being used between surround sound stereos and receivers maybe. Only in the craziest multichannel set ups like 16.4.2 or whatever people are doing.

But, that's it.