WireWorld vs. AudioQuest Ethernet Cables
 

I am wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to listen to the WireWorld Platinum Starlight Cat 8 Ethernet Cable vs. the AudioQuest Diamond Cat 7 Ethernet Cable. Please compare/contrast the sonic signature and overall musicality of each cable. Thanks!

Ken

I don’t know if you can use their USB cables as a measuring stick but I owned both the Platinum Starlight 7 and Diamond USB and found the WireWorld to be a lot more transparent and detailed than the AudioQuest. However, the AudioQuest was somewhat more relaxed in the treble. I ended up selling the Diamond and I still own the Platinum Starlight 7. It is not perfect but I’ve yet to hear a more transparent USB cable.

Ken

When it comes to USB cables (and, in fact, all the other cables and equipments in an audio system) matching plays a crucial role. So take everything with a large grain of salt...
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My system uses entirely AudioQuest analog cables. As for digital cables, I used to use the WireWorld Platinum Starlight 7 USB cable but now I’ve moved to a network and will be investing in some quality Ethernet cables. The WireWorld Platinum Starlight 7 USB was a transparency and detail champion but it was a little tipped up in the treble. The AudioQuest Diamond USB could not touch the WireWorld in transparency or resolution but was more neutral in the treble. Not sure any of this applies to their Ethernet cables.

Ken