Denon's $499 Ethernet Cable

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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited June 2008
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    bobman1235 wrote: »
    I believe the only difference between Cat5 and a DenonLink cable is shielding (at least from what I can find from Googling).

    I'd love to see someone using a DenonLink setup plug in a Cat5 ethernet cable and say if it works.

    Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, etc. all can also be shielded; UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). STP is more expensive than unshielded but not that much.

    Without seeing a Denonlink cable in front of me--I would SWAG that they are probably not wired the same as Cat5, etc (568a/b) just so they can call it a proprietary cable. I can't see the image detail enough. Of course there is a reason for the wiring pattern in Cat rated cabling, but since the distances from your DVD player and the AVR is likely not a couple hundred feet away.....Man can you imagine how much that DenonLink cable would be? And then to have to get a plenum rated braided jacket....sheesh.
    Crimping RJ45 connectors is easy enough, and cheap too-No need to buy cripmers or even connectors-just talk to your network administrator (if you work in an environment that has one)-They might even crimp it for you. Of course you could just go to just about any store and get a network cable-Heck even Rite-Aid carries them.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited June 2008
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    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Updated:

    You really gotta check out some of the reviews for this cable at Amazon:

    Especially the Most Helpful review...No there are quite a few good ones there

    Sweet potato pie, ...... gawwwwwwwdddd daaaaayimmmm, but those are good reviews !!!


    My favorite:

    If I could use a rusty boxcutter to carve a new **** in my body that's compatible with this link cable, I would already be doing it. I can just imagine the pure musical goodness that would flow through this cable into the wound and fill me completely -- like white, holy light. Holding this cable in my hands actually makes me feel that much closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. I only make $6.25/hr at Jack In The Box, but I saved up for three months so I could have this cable. It sits in a shrine I constructed next to my futon in Mother's basement.

    I only gave it four stars in my review because I can't find music that is worthy enough to flow through this utterly perfect interconnect.


    :)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2008
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    Pure F'ing unbelievable that's all I can say.

    Well other then the $499.00 seems like the correct price.

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    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

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  • dcmeigs
    dcmeigs Posts: 708
    edited June 2008
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    For cryin' out loud. Just when you think the last fool has been separated from his money...

    Those guys in Denons marketing department must have an over/under bet going on the sales numbers on this one. What do you think the number is?
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited June 2008
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    I hate to say this, but everything Denon sells (from their DVD players to their AVR's and now cables) is overpriced. I used to be a big Denon fan, I still believe they built excellent equipment, but overpriced. This does not suprise me.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited June 2008
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    As others have said, just think of how happy your 1's and 0's will be with this cable.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited June 2008
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    obieone wrote: »
    Seriously, who NEEDS $12,000 speakers cables???

    The guy who NEEDS $90,000 speakers.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited June 2008
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    Lasareath wrote: »
    All the CAT6 cables I make I test and certify with this device:

    http://www.bytebros.com/bb_tester/RWC1000.htm

    I'm sure my Ethernet cables will perform as well as this 500 dollar cable!
    And mine only cost me around 80 cents
    Las

    Yeah, but are your ethernet cables .... UNI-DIRECTIONAL ?

    Denon must have gone to a lot of trouble to incorporate nano-diodes in the precious copper wire.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2008
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    This seems a little beneath Denon. Monster we all would expect it from, but seems odd for Denon. To me anyways.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited June 2008
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    Shoulda bought one at Amazon while you could. None left, but somebody is selling an upgraded model for $999 in the marketplace. Will the madness ever end? :confused:


    :rolleyes:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2008
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    gotta love the amazon comments, funny.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
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    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Shoulda bought one at Amazon while you could. None left, but somebody is selling an upgraded model :rolleyes:



    I have to give a "Tip o' the Hat" to Waltmarkers, the seller of that upgraded cable.


    Here's that add (note his comments, highlighted in yellow):


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    "I bought one, and then upgraded it by wraping the whole cable in platnum foil. In fact I used the excess foil to make this nifty listening hat that also improves sound quality. Hat is optional."


    God bless audio junkies !


    :)
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited July 2008
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    It's back at Amazon-better yet at 10% less ($451.24)
    Get'em while they're hot!! ;)
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
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    Yet another price drop- :eek: you simply cannot pass this deal up!! $240 on Amazon. :eek:

    Its famous!! http://www.newscientist.com/backpage.ns?id=mg19926662.400 :cool:
    and http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/06/22/amazon-reader-review.html

    Ya gotta love it.
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited August 2008
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    HAHAHA, most people like i said most people think 600.00 is too much for a subwoofer or that 18" and a 15" are insane .... Normal people ! ........

    Im all for quality but 1.5m my redneck side would come out several times and make my own and attempt too prove it a hunk of junk for the money. but hey there are guys that will buy it .... they just throw money around too impress people or to simply not mess with it ......
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,637
    edited August 2008
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    Cables always a hot topic.

    Some are worth spending some extra money on, and some are not.

    Ethernet cables don't get better, they only work or not. Once they work you can't improve on it. T568a and T568b are the standards. Once you met them you can't make it any better. I can make a 500 ft cable that will work just as good as the Denon cable and it will cost less then 100 bucks.
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