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Ethernet cable - but which one?

I stream to a Bluesound Vault to a Weiss DAC to McIntosh amp to Revel speakers.  I have upgraded speaker wires and Coax cables but I probably have a base quality Cat 6 cable from the Deco mesh module to the Bluesound Vault.  What type of ethernet cable should I be considering?

I thought it owuld be higher quality cat 6,7,8? But when I search, I see Audioquest RJ/E, Pangea SE, etc, but they just say audiophile qualtiy but not what type they are.  Can I get some clarification or guidance?

mojo771
bassbuyer
414 posts
 

I use Blue Jeans cable 6A cable made to length with measurements taken for the cable and shipped with the cable.  

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verdantaudio
1,524 posts
 

Particularly for longer runs. I like WireWorld.  They have three different price tiers and excellent shielding. 

tubeguy80
114 posts
 

I'm really happy with my Veritas Cables Connexa Ethernet cable. From what I understand it is not the case that CAT 8 sound better than CAT 7 which is better than CAT 6 etc. In fact I have heard from several sources that 7 is not really a great design for audio use. I'm not technical enough to know how true that is but I'm extremely pleased with my Connexa cable regardless. The price is very reasonable for what you get. Veritas also makes a budget Ethernet cable which I've heard good things about too, and it is even more affordable. 

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