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Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?

I stream music via TIDAL and the only cable in my system that is not an "Audiophile" cable is the one going from my Gateway to my PC, it is a CAT6 cable. Question is, do "Audiophile" Ethernet cables make any difference/ improvement in sound quality?

Any and all feedback is most appreciated, especially if you noted improvements in your streaming audio SQ with a High-End Ethernet cable.

Thanks!
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I agree. We’ve stated the actual facts based on how ethernet cables actually work. The rest of the voodoo anyone else may wish to promote will have to be caveat emptor on the buyer’s part.

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Perhaps this link may help https://planetechusa.com/blog/ethernet-different-ethernet-categories-cat3-vs-cat5e-vs-cat6-vs-cat6a-vs-cat7-vs-cat8/.

The "new" standard being developed is AoE. By new I mean the protocols for music explicitly haven't been ratified. There are about 8 protocols, some open and the others proprietary. The difference in cthe CAT numbers involve the bandwidth, but all this is covered in the link subject matter.

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In terms of cable quality, there is a difference in the core metal type, how it is formed or spun (I can't think of the word I mean), then there is the cover, insulation and so on. This will determine the efficiency and reliability of the signal over the cable.

Please excuse me if I am saying the obvious. Just trying to help those who are not sure of these things.

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