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Ethernet Cables

Hello All,
Hope everyone is safe,healthy & employed

Regarding Ethernet cables-does a "HI End" cable like Audioquest,Nordost etc and the like..do these
make a significant difference regarding a regular type brand--cat 6--needed for Streaming
I do need a long run ie 20-25 feet. AM i ok using a standard brand from a computer store or are these
expensive hi end brands better to stream?
Many Thanks
shellyboy1
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cleeds
5,947 posts
 
You might want to review any of the existing threads on this topic, such as this one with hundreds of entries.
shellyboy1 OP
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I did ----still no consistent response


djones51
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Cat 6 is fine for streaming audio. Ethernet cables work or they don't. You will read all kinds of subjective opinions from night and day difference to none at all. If you're bored and want to try get 25 feet of expensive wire and compare just do the comparison blind and let your ears decide not your eyes.  
tuberist
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just make sure they are shielded. CAT6 is fine. Monoprice has decent quality at very affordable price....I use Audioquest Cinnamon between my router and modem and router and streamer. I have a Monoprice between my router and server also.
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