* * * * *
                                        
 I bet this comes with an automatic compacting bit-bucket for disposing of all
                               that network noise
                                        
> Setting up a media server on a PC (Personal Computer) or using a computer
> as a network audio renderer (endpoint) is easy nowadays. But the problem
> with computers is that they were never designed with audio in mind. While
> there are improvements for USB (Universal Serial Bus)-based playback
> available (such as our JCAT USB Card FEMTO or JCAT USB Isolator), the
> network controller part of a PC remains noisy. JCAT delivers the solution
> with the NET Card FEMTO – the ultimate network interface designed
> specifically for transferring high-quality audio over LAN (Local Area
> Network).
> 
> …
> 
> The sound image becomes crystal-clear: transparent, quiet, smooth and yet
> full of fine details you have never heard before. It will allow you to
> experience music at much deeper level.
> 

“NET CARD FEMTO - JCAT . precision sounds. [1]”

There are times when I think, are there people who actually buy this stuff?
And yet, I come across this page:

> The XACT PHANTOM™ USB cable is the ultimate choice for discerning
> audiophiles seeking unparalleled precision and natural sound. Handcrafted
> with meticulous attention to detail, each cable takes over 7 hours to
> complete, ensuring unmatched quality and performance. Our proprietary
> design includes precise mechanical and impedance pairing of the conductors,
> as well as a highly specialized twisting process. This meticulous
> construction is key to eliminating interference and preserving the purity
> of the audio signal.
> 
> The XACT PHANTOM™ USB cable features custom-designed aluminum connectors,
> engineered to provide a secure and stable connection. The result is a cable
> that delivers remarkable clarity, preserving the full natural richness of
> your music across the entire frequency range.
> 

“PHANTOM CABLES – XACT Audio [2]”

And now I'm thinking, I'm in the wrong industry! What's wrong with separating
rich-yet-stupid audiophiles from their money? It's just too bad that the
market for Eberhard Faber Design Art Marker No. 255 [3] has, if you'll pardon
the pun, dried up.

[1] https://jcat.eu/featured/net-card-femto/
[2] https://xact.audio/phantom/
[3] https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bewaring-of-the-green/

Email Sean Conner at sean@conman.org

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