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Ethernet cable? What kind?

I want to run some Ethernet cables under the house and out to my shop so I can have interference free signal to run my apple tvs that are hooked up to stereos in the kitchen, bedroom and shop. Sometimes the signal is scratchy or drops out when the microwave is running. I was going to order some Ethernet cable but not sure what kind to get? If there is a future advantage to running cat6 or if cat5 is the way to go an will be sufficient?
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ebm
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This should be on the cable thread.
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geoffkait
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If Audioquest makes an Ethernet Cable one can’t help wondering if it’s controlled for directionality? No, I’m not trolling. 🤗
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sleepwalker65
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For streaming, don’t even think of ever needing 10G. You won’t ever see an Internet Service capable of more than 1G in 20 years. CAT5e is all you need for 1G. Terminate solid core cable with jacks that are either installed in wall plates or surface mount boxes and use factory made patch cables. Use a proper 110 punch down tool and wire the jacks 528B. 
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