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Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?

I stream music via TIDAL and the only cable in my system that is not an "Audiophile" cable is the one going from my Gateway to my PC, it is a CAT6 cable. Question is, do "Audiophile" Ethernet cables make any difference/ improvement in sound quality?

Any and all feedback is most appreciated, especially if you noted improvements in your streaming audio SQ with a High-End Ethernet cable.

Thanks!
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kosst_amojan
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@geoffkait 
No they do not. Their "research", and I use that word loosely, isn't anything more than marketing ad copy. Legitimate research is peer reviewed and duplicated. 
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geoffkait
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Couscous - Peer reviewed? Are you nuts? 
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lalitk
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“I've tested out 3 botique cables from $27 to $233 a foot. In three systems, didn't do anything more or less than 315 foot of 5e. Also in a forum members system a $13, 100 foot cable, put the bamboozle on that members system when blinded”

@jinjuku,

Would you care to list the components involved with these 3 boutique testing?
dguitarnut
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I replaced my Chord Ethernet cable with the Supra Cat 8 and it smoothed out a little edginess in my system.   Well worth the $60 even if it is placebo. Lol
kosst_amojan
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@geoffkait 
You can't peer review snake oil, can you? Snake oil isn't derived from legitimate research. 
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