In a home network you won't see any improvement between 6a,7 or 8 but monoprice has good product and is reasonable so buy whichever you're comfortable with. . These all use shielding.
Ehernet cable question in streaming systems
I want to install a "better" ethernet cable between my streamer and remote wireless Google pod (my stereo system is in the basement}. My question is this: Should I also get a better ethernet cable between my router and modem (up stairs in my office) at the same time? My thinking is, when I upgrade the cable to my streamer, shouldn't the cheap, Google supplied cable between the modem and hub router be replaced too? Thanks, Jim