MicroConnect Vs Meicord Ethernet Cables

[Spannko]

Here's a comparison between the MicroConnect and Meicord Ethernet cables. Nothing was changed except for the cables and the same socket was used on the switch.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kj52s7r1yisn6 ... d.mov?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3bd5xbtv7jell ... t.mov?dl=0

Enjoy!

[lejonklou]

Not easy, but my initial impression (after about two seconds) was that in the second clip (Microconnect), the guitar is more in tune.

After having compared a couple of times more, I feel the same.

[beck]

Listening directly to my ipad speaker I cannot hear any difference at all.

With earpods I get the same result. I am not able to tell the one from the other.

[beck]

Had a second listen and I end up agreeing with Lejonklou though this one is too close for comfort. :-)

[u252agz]

I also prefer the second clip and agree that there is not too much in it .

However, I definitely prefer it both with iPhone 6 speaker and I phone headphones.

The latter do not make it any easier, which is unusual.

[lejonklou]

It would be nice to hear your impressions from listening inside the room, Spannko!

[Spannko]

It would be nice to hear your impressions from listening inside the room, Spannko!

I've deliberately been keeping quiet - I don't want to unduly influence the results, given that I have an unfair advantage!

I've listened long and hard to all three components and I'm 98% sure I know which ones I prefer, however I'm always open to persuasion!

I'd like to set up the comparisons again with different music. I'm currently listening to Beethovens piano concertos: I think one of them should work really well.

[lejonklou]

Given that you're using one of them in your switch comparison, it's not too hard to guess which one you prefer... :)

Listening again now, I feel that the difference between these two clips is actually bigger and more important to me than the difference between the GS108 switch models. I feel there's something missing in the clip with Meicord, but I can't figure out what. Perhaps I'm completely mistaken and another song would help.

[Spannko]

OK. I've been rumbled!!!

My preference so far is for the GS108 with the shed power supply and the Meicord.

For me, the biggest difference is between the two switches. I find the GS108 much more entertaining/musical/tunefull . TBH, this concerns me a little bit because I know quite a few people have heard the difference and preferred the GS108T. Maybe I have a faulty one.

The power supplies have the next biggest affect on the sound, but it's not huge, followed by the Ethernet cables where the difference in sound is minimal. However, I find the differences in musicality are quite significant.

I'll make some other recordings to try and demonstrate what I'm hearing.

[beck]

If I could order a clip I would like to hear Microconnect and GS108T together against your preferred setup, please! :-)

[Spannko]

Self moderating!