I swear by Transparent, both USB and Ethernet. However, the difference between Ethernet cables is not as significant as between USB cables in my experience. The Transparent is a really well made Cat6. I tried Cat 5e, Cat 7 as well. The Cat 7 was thinner and bright. The Cat 5e sounded rolled off. The Transparent Cat 6 was the real deal. More detail, but smooth. Body, slam, bass. It was just easier on the ears and it had that black background quietness that Transparent has. Is it in the realm of possible placebo? Possibly, it was not one of the bigger cable upgrades I have experienced, but I could feel the difference in the midrange and bass. YMMV.
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Ayre QX-5 Twenty/AX-5 Twenty/B&W 802D3/TA Ref Gen 5 Cables and Power/Roon
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