Ethernet connects multiple devices on the same network, all competing for the same lane. When two devices talk at once, you get a collision: the data has to be resent, timing shifts, and the system fills in the gaps. For music streaming, those recoveries and retries can translate into subtle timing smear and a less engaging listen.

ION Ethernet 6a/7 with DANTE and AVB support is engineered to reduce both real and false collision events by lowering noise and improving signal integrity on the line. The cleaner the path, the fewer retries and timing errors—resulting in a more stable, coherent, and natural digital streaming experience.