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Wireworld Starlight Cat 8 Ethernet Cable - Special Offer

£269.95 As low as £229.50 £191.25
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Starlight Ethernet
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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The first of its kind, the Starlight Ethernet utilizes an innovative new conductor geometry that supports higher transmission speeds for the most lifelike reproduction of streamed music and video.

Wireworld Starlight Cat 8 Ethernet Cable

 

The first of its kind, the Starlight Ethernet utilizes an innovative new conductor geometry that supports higher transmission speeds for the most lifelike reproduction of streamed music and video. Patent pending Tite-Shield™ Technology improves the most critical parameters of digital signal transmission thereby increasing speed and fidelity over standard ethernet cable design.

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Specification:

  • Design: Tite-Shield Technology : 100 Ohms
  • Signal Conductors: 23AWG | 0.26 sq. mm
  • Conductor Material: Silver-clad OFC
  • Insulation: Composilex 2
  • Plug Contacts: 24K Gold-plated
  • Lifetime Warranty

 

 

About Wireworld Cable

Wireworld Cable Technology, based in the USA, is a globally recognised provider of high-quality cables and interconnects. Founded in 1992 by David Salz, the company has committed itself to improving the enjoyment of music and movies by creating cables that minimise signal loss and preserve waveform integrity.

Wireworld's innovative approach to cable design has led to numerous patented technologies that have redefined performance standards in the industry. From HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and power conditioning cords to an array of audio cables, Wireworld offers a comprehensive product range that caters to every conceivable need in audio and video systems.

Each Wireworld cable is meticulously engineered, with unique design features such as the DNA Helix conductor geometry and the Symmetricon HDMI design. The application of such breakthrough technologies has enabled Wireworld to produce cables that provide the closest approach to a direct connection.

Central to Wireworld's philosophy is an unyielding commitment to testing and evaluation. Utilising a proprietary cable comparator, the company continually refines its products, aiming for sonic neutrality and replicating the original waveform.

Wireworld's commitment to quality and performance has garnered global acclaim, with its products frequently featured in prestigious audio and home theatre publications. Their steadfast dedication to enhancing the consumer audio-video experience makes Wireworld Cable Technology a preferred choice for audiophiles, music lovers, and movie enthusiasts worldwide.

 

Specification:

  • Design: Tite-Shield Technology : 100 Ohms
  • Signal Conductors: 23AWG | 0.26 sq. mm
  • Conductor Material: Silver-clad OFC
  • Insulation: Composilex 2
  • Plug Contacts: 24K Gold-plated
  • Lifetime Warranty

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Customer Reviews
96%
4.8 /5.0 of 5 Reviews
5 stars 4 (80%)
4 stars 1 (20%)
3 stars 0 (0%)
2 stars 0 (0%)
1 star 0 (0%)
4
Great Cable but Expensive
12 Aug 2023
Verified Buyer
Using this cable between my router and raspberry pie streamer that feeds into my DAC. It replaces an inexpensive cat8 cable.

Pros:
Well made, sturdy and looks good.
Improves sound by increasing clarity and removing a harshness in the upper mids/treble.

Cons:
Quite stiff and tricky to route around the back of hifi equipment in a way that keeps things neat and tidy.
Expensive, although Futureshop was £50 cheaper for a 2m length than their competitors.

Summary:
My wife and I sat down to A/B and compared this with my previous cable, and the most noticeable difference is being able to turn up the volume to a higher level before the sound becomes harsh. After plugging this cable in and setting the volume to a loud level for a few songs, I plugged the old cable back in and without adjusting the volume, the sound was now sibilant, harsh and unpleasant. My wife is not an "audiophile" and noticed the improvements.

Recommended; however, minus one star for the price.
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5
Unexpected performance
27 Mar 2023
Verified Buyer
I am a low-tech guy, just interested in music. Obviously didn't expect very much, so I am quite surprised to find this ethernet cable can improve tonal quality so much. Generally broader, clean and more precise sound.

If you are after acoustic instrument sound, you would be very pleased. Less noise, comfortable, relaxing sound, not tiring.

I have connected it to an extender, and it still works brilliantly.
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5
How can new Ethernet cables make this much difference?
9 Jul 2022
Verified Buyer
I have a NUC, English Electric, Sonore, Audio-GD, and HiFiman HE1000se headphone system running Roon. I previously used 3 Chord C-Stream Ethernet cables. These were a good value upgrade on stock cables. My system is very neutral and detailed and good at revealing any changes due to new items in the system. I was shocked by how much difference the 3 Wireworld Starlight made. More air around instruments, more tone colour, better initial transient attack and more detail. I put most of the improvements down to a lower noise floor. These cables are not cheap, but if you have a digital-based system that is already pretty decent, then buy these cables to see what your system can really do.

The usual excellent service from Future Shop.
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5
Outstanding quality
19 Oct 2021
Verified Buyer
I used to think digital cable is not important. It's just 1s and 0s. How difficult can that be to transport from my router to my streamer? 6 months ago I purchased AQ Carbon with the better termination. Installed and became a believer that ethernet cables do make difference.

Everything was just better, especially with hi-res files. Another 6 months have passed and I thought why not go up another step. Did my research and decided on the WireWorld Starlight 8 cables. If it doesn't work, I can always return them. It is now 3 hours since installing and listening to everything under the sun, they are not going back! Bass reaches much lower and better defined. Voices sound more real and clearer. High frequencies are clearer, as if a veil has been lifted. Easier to listen to over a longer time. The soundstage seems deeper and the instruments are easy to place and differentiate. I wonder what will happen after they are burned in? If there was one outstanding thing it is how the bass is so much better which gives a warmer sound.

Although 3 times the price of the AQ Carbons they are worth every £. I highly recommend them. Futureshop is so easy to deal with.

Great online shop.
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5
Amazing cable which brings music to life. Worth every £
23 Mar 2019
Verified Buyer
Amazing cable which brings music to life. Worth every £.

This wireworld cat 8 cable has replaced my previous Audioquest Cinammon as the link between switch and streamer (Linn Akurate DSM3).

I was a little concerned about spending £200 on this, but it has literally transformed the musical experience. Clarity and realism, smoothness, soundstage, all are improved. As soon as it was plugged in I knew that there was no going back. It was one of those immediate improvements which was so good that there was no need to swap between cables to check!

Based on the music I’m hearing with this starlight, I will one day try out the platinum version, but for now, I am so enjoying this :)
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