Question about internet connection to streamer

to avoid dropouts connect with a shielded ethernet cable.....shielded not generic and use a CAT7 ..... sonically I've never compared wired to wireless, IMO wired is always the better choice

Thanks tuberist!!

i am assuming cat 5 and cat 7 use the same connector??

Cat5 is faster enough

This is a controversial subject. Many of us (and science) hold that any decent Ethernet cable will work. After all, audio has a relatively low data rate compared to modern Ethernet. I favor Cat 5e and Cat 6. Blue Jeans Cable tests and certifies their cables to meet specs. I have NEVER had dropouts or other problems using such cables. Nor do I find any appreciable difference between wired and wireless operation, but I can see that might depend on the devices you are using.

Shielded Ethernet cables have become popular with some audiophiles, but the shield can defeat the transformer isolation that otherwise cuts down on noise transmission in Ethernet connections. Is the cable in the walls shielded?

If some audiophiles didn’t find boutique cables worthwhile, there wouldn’t be a market for them. My advice is, try the basic ones first, and put the money you save into music, room acoustics, better gear, or taking your mate to a nice dinner.

I was using either a Cat5 or 6 (not sure), 10 ft, and experiencing occasional dropouts (maybe once every four hrs). 

Switched to a 3 ft Cat7 cable and haven’t had a dropout since. You can get an Amazonbasics cat7 for $8ish so just get shortest length run you can that’ll reach