If you are using ethernet to connect to a DAC, I recommend that your communicate with the manufacturer. For example, DCS recommends an Unshielded CAT 5 cable rather than a potentially more expensive and in particular shielded cable. In fact, they recommend AGAINST a CAT 6, 7 or 8 shielded cable. They explained to me that the reason is the design of their circuit-- what they do with the incoming signal (voltage).
ETHERNET CABLES
When using ethernet for hooking up streaming devices and dacs, what cat level of ethernet cable should be used. Is there any sonic improvement by going to a higher dollar cat 7 or 8 cable?