Ethernet cables

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I’m planning rerun network cables
ethernet cable shielded or not also solid vs stranded which one best for audio

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the same one that gets the data over the network intact

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and also conforms to local regulations.

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Regular CAT 6A is a great affordable option.

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I agree with that, though I’ve started to steer away from Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) cables in favour of copper…not for any audio reason but there seems to be quite a lot written to suggest that pure copper is a better bet (e.g. less fragile, better for PoE over long distances) and I don’t have enough knowledge either way to dispute this.

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Oh, and here’s a nice primer.

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The one that is long enough to get from source to destination.

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thanks guys distance each end less than 50m cat6 good enough

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I have always used solid copper wire. I am running cat 7 at present, always looking forward in my deployments. I am upgrading cat 5e over time.

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I don’t think cat 7 to cat 5e is an upgrade?

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Most cat7s cables 23 awg and double shielded not easy to work with
anyway i order cat7 thanks guys

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Is that a statement or question?

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It’s a questment.

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I think them an upgrade. I have to purchase them, because I can not properly terminate with the old RJ45 jacks. I think the ones I am using will last me for a good long time.