WireWorld Platinum Starlight 10 Twinax Ethernet Cable
The Platinum Starlight 10 is WireWorld's best high-end Ethernet cable and also one of the finest available. This advanced 23 AWG Ethernet cable uses the same patented triple-shielded design as Starlight, but the conductors are upgraded to OCC-7N Solid Silver, the most conductive and sonically transparent metal in the world. The improvement over Starlight is substantial, with virtually everything sounding more engaging and alive. The upgrade from Platinum Starlight 8 to Platinum Starlight 10 brings a significant enhancement, resulting in a remarkable auditory experience where every sound resonates with greater focus, depth and vibrancy.
WireWorld was founded with the unique mission of perfecting audio cables through objective listening tests. These scientific tests ensure that each new generation of cables lets you hear more of the original sound than previous cables. After five years of development, WireWorld have released their next generation Ethernet cables, the next step toward musical perfection.
Their patented flat design was developed through listening tests that compared network cables to a local USB stick. These new "Series 10" cables utilize higher density triple-layer shields and quieter COMPOSILEX® 5 insulation to maximize audible and visible performance.
"People don't realize how much musical detail is being lost by their Ethernet connections until they compare their network sound to an internal drive or USB stick," states WireWorld designer David Salz. "These cables isolate network noise to minimize that loss and provide sound quality that approaches the clarity of a local solid-state drive."
The official network cable categories (ie. Cat5/6/7/8) only include twisted pair cables, so these non-twisted twinax cables cannot be rated by those test specifications. However, it is interesting to note that the 100Gb/s (QSFP+) Ethernet cables used in internet server installations are also twinax designs. The patented "Tite-Shield™" design utilized in these cables places the conductors in parallel, with each of the four pairs isolated from the others by dense triple-layer shields. This radical flat design is so effective at isolating noise that replacing only the final cable in the network can substantially improve sound quality.
The Series 10 upgrades of these cables involved two critical areas of performance. The density of the triple-layer shields was increased, which reduced both cross-talk and external interference. However, the controlled listening tests also revealed that internally generated 'Triboelectric noise' was still masking too much quiet musical information. Upgrading from WireWorld's proprietary COMPOSILEX® 3 composite insulation, used in the previous versions, to the newly developed and much quieter COMPOSILEX® 5 enabled even finer musical details to be preserved.
The three cables in WireWorld's Ethernet range differ only in their conductor materials. The Chroma 10 is yellow with oxygen free copper (OFC) conductors. Starlight 10 is red with Silver-Clad OFC conductors and the range topping Platinum Starlight 10 is Silver with conductors made of the most conductive metal available, Ohno Continuous Cast solid silver of 7N (99.99999%) purity. With next generation performance and versatility, WireWorld Series 10 Ethernet cables provide audio/video enthusiasts and professionals alike with objectively superior network fidelity.
COMPOSILEX Insulation: Many understand that insulation materials influence the performance of a cable. WireWorld created unique polymer composites designed specifically to optimise fidelity. Breakthrough COMPOSILEX® 5 insulation technology makes improvements in sound quality by virtually eliminating the noise modulation effects caused by conventional insulation materials. COMPOSILEX® 5 provides quieter backgrounds, tighter image focus and wider dynamics than the insulation materials used in other cables. Additionally, WireWorld Ethernet cables feature superior patented connectors and utilize conductor materials of the highest purity available.
Gold Plug Contacts: WireWorld's Ethernet plugs use 24 Karat Gold plated contacts for superior signal transfer. They are also far less likely to tarnish over time. These are some of the best fitting and highest conductivity Ethernet plugs in the world.
Our Take On The WireWorld Platinum Starlight 10 Twinax Ethernet Cable
The WireWorld Platinum Starlight 10 Twinax Ethernet Cable represents the best of high-end network connectivity, offering exceptional performance and sonic transparency. Utilising OCC-7N Solid Silver conductors - the most conductive and sonically transparent metal available - this advanced 23 AWG cable delivers an unparalleled auditory experience with greater focus, depth, and vibrancy. Its patented flat "Tite-Shield™" design, featuring dense triple-layer shields, isolates network noise effectively, enhancing sound quality even when used as the final cable in a network. Further refined with COMPOSILEX® 5 insulation, it preserves delicate musical details by virtually eliminating noise modulation. With 24 Karat Gold plated contacts ensuring superior signal transfer, the Platinum Starlight 10 represents the peak of WireWorld's relentless pursuit of network fidelity and musical perfection.
Main Features & Specifications
- Flat Profile RJ/E Ethernet Cable
- Cable Design: 100 Ohm Tite-Shield™ Technology is so effective at isolating noise that replacing only the final cable in the network can substantially improve sound quality
- Wire Gauge: 23 AWG (0.26mm2)
- Conductor Material: Ohno Continuous Cast Solid Silver 7N (99.99999%) Conductors
- Insulation: COMPOSILEX® 5 Insulation reduces interference and greatly improves performance
- Plug Contacts: 24 Karat Gold Plated
- Available Lengths: 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 10m
- Manufacturer's Warranty: Lifetime Warranty against Manufacturing Defects
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Note: Main Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.