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Ethernet cable for Streaming

I wish to use a CAt8 ethernet cable from router to a streamer (not yet purchased). I need a 50ft cable. Was considering Monoprice 24ga cable. The cost of that cable is ~$50. 

Will the 50ft length cause me a problem regarding sonics?

If so, are there versions of this cable that would better serve other than Monoprice?  

Thanks in advance for any help on this. 
mesch
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artemus_5
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Why not use a wifi extender? Then you can use a shorter run of cable from the extender to streamer. Same cost with easier implementation
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fuzztone
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+1 artemus_5
Or if you have a node system you can add a node there for <$50. I just got 2 nodes for mine @$80.
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shawn3997
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I just ran a 50' Cat6 ethernet line under my house from router to laptop and the sound is *much* better than it was on Wi-Fi.  Seems like it's more of everything and smoother at the same time.  I say go for it.

Fluke says max perm. line for Cat8 is 78' but you won't need that speed.  Cat6 is like 300' or thereabouts and will handle a gigabit/sec.

(You can verify all of this with a Google search)



azwill
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Suggest you might want to consider running fiber optics.  There are relatively inexpensive routers with that capability and there are a number of switches with it should you wish to convert back to copper into streamer.    
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