Why do digital coax cables matter?


Could somebody please explain this to me? Why does a $100 dollar cable sound better than a $50 cable. Why is silver coax better than copper coax? Why do the quality of connectors matter in the digital realm?

I'm currently needing a cable for a Stello U3. Some people claim that are no discernible differences out there b/t different levels of coax cables. They say the only things that matter are impedance,cable length, and adequate shielding.
robertsong

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I use Ethernet CAT-5e wire with quality RCA jacks. It sounded as good as if not slightly better than a $500 Nordost digital cable. I figured that a cable that can pass a 350mhz computer digital signal would work for audio digital connections.