So, I put my Audioquest Cinnamon back into the streaming setup for a bit. It's a very nice-sounding Ethernet cable; reasonably spacious, natural and neutral with a hint of warmth in overall character. There's a nicely defined but somewhat smallish soundstage and good but not exceptional imaging. The soundstage does not extend past the sides of the speakers. By contrast, my $7 generic Cat7 cable sounds muffled, veiled, closed-in, dark, and notably rolled off on the top end. Cinnamon is not quite as extended or silky as the AQ Vodka during my first listen, but its quite similar overall in character and a good value for money.
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