{"product_id":"cardas-audio-clear-ethernet-cable","title":"Cardas Audio Clear Ethernet Cable","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClear Network Is Cardas's CAT-7 Ethernet Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn Ethernet cable carries data in packets, and built-in error correction means a damaged bit gets resent rather than heard as distortion. What still varies between cables is shielding against outside noise and how reliably the connection holds up over a longer run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas names its own Cat rating right in the product name: Clear Network, CAT-7 Ethernet. Cardas asks, of the category generally, who wouldn't want increased speed, increased bandwidth and less noise as network hard drives and higher-resolution streaming have raised the demands on an Ethernet cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrade 1, 99.9999% Pure Oxygen-Free Copper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas specifies 8x24 AWG conductors of Grade 1, 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper, arranged in shielded pairs, each pair carrying its own drain wire, for an outside diameter of 0.315 inches, or 8mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFoil and Braided Shielding, TPR Jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe bundle of shielded pairs is wrapped in a foil shield, then a braided shield over that, inside a flexible TPR (thermoplastic rubber) jacket. Cardas terminates every cable in Telegartner RJ45 connectors, hand-terminated by Cardas in Bandon, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Connectors, Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eClear Network ends in a Telegartner RJ45 plug on each end, hand-terminated by Cardas in Bandon, Oregon, which plugs into the RJ45 port on your router, switch, streamer or networked DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Ethernet Cable Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a Cat rating stated directly by the maker, not inferred\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardas names CAT-7 in the product's own name, unlike the AudioQuest tiers in this category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou value Cardas's own 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper across your whole system\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clear Network uses the same Grade 1 copper standard as Cardas's interconnects and power cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want double shielding, foil plus braided, rather than a single shield layer\u003c\/strong\u003e — that double-shield construction plus individual per-pair shielding is Clear Network's build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are feeding a reference-level networked streamer or server\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cardas positions this as the cable for network hard drives and higher-resolution streaming specifically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have no wired networking at all, only Wi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ea streamer with built-in Wi-Fi\u003c\/a\u003e is the better starting point; an Ethernet cable only helps once you have a router or switch to plug into\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlug one end into an RJ45 port on your router, switch or network device, and the other end into the RJ45 port on your streamer, music server or networked DAC. Either end can go to either device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen power up the system as usual. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn Ethernet cable is one link between your network and a source component. It usually joins these categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common source device an Ethernet cable feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — many network-enabled DACs take an Ethernet input directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/home-theater-receivers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHome Theater Receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — networked receivers stream over the same wired connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/power-conditioners\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePower Conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean power for the same networked gear this cable feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs this cable really \"Cat 7\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCat 7 and Cat 8 were never adopted as official ANSI or TIA standards, so the label describes a performance target, not a certified rating. The maker is upfront about this and says the cable's construction meets or exceeds the published Cat 7 and Cat 8 bandwidth specs regardless of the label's official status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does Cardas name a specific plug brand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCardas terminates Clear Network in Telegartner RJ45 connectors, hand-terminated in Bandon, Oregon. Naming a specific connector brand rather than a generic RJ45 plug is consistent with how Cardas documents its interconnects and power cables as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan a bad Ethernet cable damage my music files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis is true of any Ethernet cable: network data travels in packets with built-in error correction, so a flawed connection causes a retransmission, not corrupted audio. What a premium cable changes is shielding against outside noise and connection reliability, not data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need this if I already use Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA wired connection is generally more stable than Wi-Fi, with no dropouts from interference or distance. If your source component has an Ethernet port, running a cable to it removes Wi-Fi from the equation entirely, whether or not you upgrade beyond the cable that came in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a step up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot in the Cardas Ethernet line we carry. Clear Network is the top of that range. If you want to go further, call us and we will talk through the whole chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about Ethernet cables, networked audio, or system setup? 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