Ethernet cable for Streaming

Well, I am not the one to provide an opinion on optical vs. CAT8 but based on info from other threads on this site I believe a long optical cable with ethernet/optical converter for each end of a long run may be best. 

Shortly after initiating this thread I installed a long CAT8 cable prior to installation of drywall. Not going back at this time. 

Thanks to all for the help. I am now considering two options, direct longer cable from router to streamer, or use of a WIfi extender with shorter cable. Either way I am now considering using a Supra CAT8 cable. More expensive but with better shielding and connectors. 

@akg_ca Thanks for the detailed response. You have me rethinking the long cable approach.  What extender can you recommend? With as of yet limited research I identified a RangeXTD which can be purchased for ~$50.  Might there be better options?

Well, I decided to install the Monoprice CAT8 50' cable. Seems to be well constructed, having Al foil shield around each of the 4 wire pairs and a braided shield around these. Quality terminations.

 If any issues arise I will go the WiFi extender route.

Thanks for all the advice.