Fancy Ethernet cables and switches

[Geoff_Coupe]

@Olivier_CARON - please consider reading the existing threads first

For example:

Value of audiophile network switches

Core Machine (Operating system/System info/Roon build number) Innuos Zenith ms iii Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet) LAN/Ehthernet Audio Devices USB to AcousticPlan DAC DigiMaster I have read about the added value of audiophile network switches to further improve sound quality of network streamers such as my Innuos zenith. I have tried out a Netgear network switch (Nighthawk S8000), which I have borrowed from a friend. But to be honest, …

Do Ethernet Cables Make a Difference in SQ?

I have two components connected directly to my router via ethernet cables; a Lumin D2 streamer and a Nucleus core. I know what I need to know about analog speaker cables and interconnects but my question is about digital cables. I’m currently using two cheapie Cat 7 ethernet cables from Amazon. Do the more expensive digital ethernet cables make a difference in sound quality? Should I be using some other Cat (whatever that is) number cables? In case you can’t tell, I know nothing about digital …