Ethernet cables Cinnamon vs Carbon vs Vodka

[Mordante]

I'm thinking about buying a proper Ethernet cable. First I was thinking of Anzus but their Ethernet cables are way too expensive. The dealers I spoke to will not take them on stock. So that leaves AudioQuest. The diamond is a bridge too far price wise.

So that leaves the Cinnamon, Carbon and Vodka. I would need about 2 to 4 meters. Is there a noticeable difference between them? What would be the sweet spot? Can anyone advice me?

[AJR]

I have Cinnamon, Vodka and Diamond. Vodka is the sweet spot. The Diamond is out of this world. I settled for Vodka from wall to router and from router to NAS. Diamond from router to DAC.

[AJR]

But check out Peter from Lumin’s comments on Fiber Media Converters. Was too late for me but maybe can achieve similar effect to Diamond this way.

[jmusica]

I'm using fiber media converters, and put the Diamond from the network switch to the first FMC, then another good quality Ethernet cable from the 2nd FMC to the Lumin U1/streamer. Maybe overkill (or maybe not), but fun to experiment in any case.

I tried switching the position of the 2 Ethernet cables and my reaction was they sounded better to me with the Diamond where it is rather than in the 2nd position/to the U1.

I use regular old Belden 10gx Cat 6a cables to the Lumin L1/NAS, from router to network switch, and from provider/modem to router.

[Mordante]

I currently use non brand cat6 cables. There is about 10 to 15 meter (maybe more) between router and streamer. I'm having my living room done so now there will be a Ethernet wall socket. I'm thinking about buying two pieces of 2 meter. From wall to hub/access point from hub to streamer.

Also I'm thinking about buying a galvanic isolation device. Some like a
EMO EN-70HD-K