Suggestions on Ethernet cables for Accuphase digital separates..


I have a quick question that hopefully the members here can help me with. I recently purchased the Accuphase separates DC 1000 and DP 1000 and the DAC and Transport are connected by an ethernet cable.  A J45 if I have that correct, is the standard connection for this application. I would appreciate if any members here who own these pieces have upgraded this cable connection and what cable they went to and why. Thank you in advance.....      

garebear

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.......I appreciate the responses but I have been doing business with The Cable Company since 1990 when it was originally owned by Robert Stein and this is not the same company as I first remember. It just seems to be everyone's standard response here when one is looking for a cable. The Cable Company seems to me at least to push only a few brands and that's it. I can look those up on my own. Please read my entire thread as few often do as these are going on Acuuphase's  DP and DC 1000 separates and not looking just to throw a cable on there and see if it works and if not sell it ........ends up being a waster of time and I am also looking for a good cable with these pieces and not a run of the mill cable. 
I guess another question would be ; are all ethernet cables called C7's ? ....and all of the connections RJ 45's ?   

.......SOIX I agree 100%, but with that said, I was hoping that others who own these pieces could shed some of their ideas and opinions. This is my first venture into Ethernet cables. I don't want to cheap out but do agree that of some these cables and their manufacturers have them way over priced. Looking for that happy medium as as you noted, will provide the sonic characteristics. Thank you again for your response.      

........thanks auddphile and agree with what you have noted. This hobby is very subjective and there are some that unfortunately still do not see or hear that. Right now the Cardas Clear with the Telegartner connections is worth looking into. I am reading that the connections on these cables is critical. This is my first venture into this part of our audio hobby      

….,,when I last checked, I didn’t think that Purist made an Ethernet cable . 

.......but here is where the confusion lies at least for me. I see where Shunyata has the Omega which is their top of the line Ethernet cable for $3,000 and that is a CAT6 cable made with silver wires and a Telegartner connection. Cardas has a CAT7 cable with their 8awg copper wires also with a Telegartner connection for $300. Then there is Purist Audio with a CAT7 cable that is also made of silver but has a GG45 TELA connection and from what I have read is cot compatible with J45 connection for $360. Siltech has their Royal Crown Network cable for $4,000 that is also their silver and don't know their connection Can't believe that I am not confused over purchasing an Ethernet cable.  

........good points and I am at the point of ; '' analysis - paralysis '' . Thank you again for your comments audphile 1