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AIM NA6 Ethernet Cable
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NA6
Serious shielding at a serious sweet spot
Not every system needs the flagship. But every system deserves proper noise control.
The NA6 sits in the middle of AIM's Ethernet lineup — above the entry-level NA2 and NA4, below the four-layer Hoplon shielding of the NA9 and NAX. But "middle of the lineup" sells it short. The NA6 brings a genuine three-layer shielding architecture, AIM's proprietary conductive inner sheath, and a directional drain wire design to a cable that punches well above its price point.
If you're building or upgrading a streaming-focused system and want a meaningful sonic improvement without going straight to the top of the range, the NA6 is exactly where to start. It's also a natural first step if you're curious about what a dedicated audio Ethernet cable can actually do.
3-Layer Shield Structure
Aluminum, copper, and high-density copper braid working in concert — each layer targeting a different part of the noise spectrum.
Conductive Inner Sheath
AIM's proprietary sheathing material adds noise rejection from within the cable itself — not just from the outside in.
Asymmetric Drain Wire
Directional grounding for optimal performance. One end grounds, one doesn't — install it right and hear the difference.
OFC Conductors
Eight solid AWG 24 oxygen-free copper cores in four twisted pairs, with specially developed foamed polyethylene insulation.
Three Layers, Three Jobs
Noise arrives from multiple directions and across different frequency ranges. The NA6's three-layer shielding handles each one separately — aluminum for high frequencies, copper for the critical audio band, and high-density copper braid for the low-frequency foundation.
Aluminum Shield
Targets high-frequency RF interference. Flexible enough to wrap cleanly around twisted pairs without stressing the cable.
Copper Shield
Broad-spectrum shielding with particular strength in the audio band — keeping the frequencies that matter most clean and open.
High-Density Copper Braid
Exceptional low-frequency noise rejection, working in tandem with the copper shield for compounded shielding strength.
How it compares
Wondering where the NA6 fits relative to the rest of the AIM lineup? Here's a quick look at the key differences.
NA4
2-layer shielding
AWG 24 OFC
Symmetrical drain
Blue cable
NA6 — this model
3-layer shielding
AWG 24 OFC
Asymmetric drain
Purple cable
NA9
4-layer Hoplon shielding
AWG 22 OFC
Symmetrical drain
Black cable
reviews
- Hifi Statement (Germany)
Technical Specifications
Connector
RJ45 (8P8C)
Connector Housing
360° die-cast nickel-plated zinc
Standard
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B · IEC 60603-7-5
Cable Diameter
9mm
Conductor
AWG24 Single Line
Conductor Material
High-purity OFC
Configuration
Twisted pair × 4 (8 conductors)
Shield Layers
3 (aluminum + copper + braid)
Drain Wire
Asymmetric (directional)
Cable Color
Purple
A note on installation direction
Like the NAX, the NA6 uses an asymmetric drain wire — it's a directional cable. Install it in the correct orientation for optimal performance. AIM marks the cable to make this easy.
Source end
Grounded
Component end
Not grounded
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