{"product_id":"esprit-aura-ethernet-cable-rj45","title":"Esprit Aura Ethernet Cable (RJ45) – Handmade in France","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Cesari often reminds listeners that the signal in a Ethernet cable is fragile. Wi-Fi, phones and power supplies can all disturb it, and in a resolving system, he says, such details around a Ethernet cable become enormous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Aura Audiophile Ethernet Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is an RJ45 network cable from Esprit's Aura range. The Aura Ethernet cable is assembled by hand at Esprit's workshop in Confolens, in 1.2, 2.2 and 3.2 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe idea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsprit calls Aura a decisive advance, a range of more sophisticated architectures conceived for high-end systems, and the Aura Ethernet cable is drawn from it. At this level Esprit reinforces conductor density again, part of the groundwork of the Aura Ethernet cable. Its shielding is quadruple, in silver-plated pure copper, and Esprit describes that protection as reinforced for the network link the Aura Ethernet cable carries. Aura sits at the center of Esprit's nine ranges, the point where the Aura Ethernet cable begins to reach toward the most resolving systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBy hand, in Charente\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Confolens, Charente, the Aura Ethernet cable is made the way Esprit has always worked, entirely by hand. Esprit says this hand method lets it control every step of making the Aura Ethernet cable and keep each one consistent. Each Aura Ethernet cable then passes two complete inspections, one by its assembler and one at final packing, before it leaves the workshop. It is unhurried work, and the Aura Ethernet cable is made at its pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sound, in Esprit's words\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Esprit's words, the Aura Ethernet cable makes a system quieter, more stable and more immersive, bringing out micro-information, deepening the stage and giving dynamics more freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelegärtner RJ45 connectors terminate the Aura Ethernet cable. Its shielding is specified as quadruple shielded on air silver-plated pure copper, in line with Esprit's view that an Aura Ethernet cable is shielded according to the sensitivity of its signal. For Esprit, a cable such as the Aura Ethernet cable should simply let the system express what it can do. A well-designed cable cannot be heard, Richard Cesari says, and that is the standard the Aura Ethernet cable is held to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinding your place in the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Ethernet cable is level 5 of Esprit's nine, above Eterna and below Lumina. The Aura Ethernet cable comes in 1.2, 2.2 and 3.2 m lengths. We're always glad to help you choose, so write to us about the Aura Ethernet cable at any time. You can see the Aura Ethernet cable beside the other Esprit ranges in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/esprit\"\u003eEsprit collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAura, Generation 10 (GenX), level 5 of 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Cable (RJ45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 m (3.9 ft), 2.2 m (7.2 ft), 3.2 m (10.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelegärtner RJ45 connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuadruple shielded on Air silver-plated pure copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfolens, France, assembled entirely by hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Aura Ethernet cable differ from the Eterna Ethernet cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Ethernet cable sits one level above the Eterna Ethernet cable. Compared with the Eterna Ethernet cable, the Aura Ethernet cable uses shielding specified as quadruple shielded on air silver-plated pure copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Lumina Ethernet cable compare with the Aura Ethernet cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumina Ethernet cable is the next level up from the Aura Ethernet cable. Where it differs from the Aura Ethernet cable, the Lumina Ethernet cable uses shielding specified as multilayer shielded on air silver-plated pure copper plus double ferrite plus Kynar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Aura Ethernet cable shielded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Ethernet cable is specified as quadruple shielded on air silver-plated pure copper, with Telegärtner RJ45 connectors. Esprit does not shield every cable the same way, and it studied the Aura Ethernet cable according to its signal and how sensitive that signal is to interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the Aura Ethernet cable go in a network audio system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Ethernet cable is an RJ45 network cable for the link into your streamer or network player, typically from a router or switch. The Aura Ethernet cable comes in 1.2, 2.2 and 3.2 m, so measure the run and choose the length that fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Aura Ethernet cable cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aura Ethernet cable is $1,799 for 1.2 m, $2,499 for 2.2 m and $3,199 for 3.2 m. Sales tax is included in the price of the Aura Ethernet cable, and we deliver it free anywhere in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Aura Ethernet cable made, and when will it ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsprit builds every Aura Ethernet cable by hand in its workshop in Confolens, France. The Aura Ethernet cable usually ships in about 2 weeks, with free delivery anywhere in the USA and sales tax included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom our boutique to your listening room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiFi Boutique is an authorized Esprit dealer. Delivery is free anywhere in the USA, and sales tax is included in the price. Hand-built in France — usually ships in about 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esprit","offers":[{"title":"1.2 m","offer_id":50771322011845,"sku":"ESP-AUR-RJ45-12","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.2 m","offer_id":50771322044613,"sku":"ESP-AUR-RJ45-22","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.2 m","offer_id":50771322077381,"sku":"ESP-AUR-RJ45-32","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/3643\/8469\/files\/esprit_IMG_0384.jpg?v=1792615014","url":"https:\/\/www.hifiboutique.us\/products\/esprit-aura-ethernet-cable-rj45","provider":"HiFi Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}