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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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geoffkait
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I hate to judge too harshly but it appears costco-emoji really enjoys his role as the resident Veg-O-Matic. 🍆
kosst_amojan
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Jim204, it's been well explained here that no Ethernet cable does what you claim it does. If you want to ignore the truth and imagine something else, proceed with caution and just accept that what your hearing has no basis in commonly observable reality. 
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@kosst_amojan 
I asked you a simple question:  how many streaming DACs have you designed, manufactured and sold?  Dunning-Kruger effect. 
kosst_amojan
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@markalarsen 
Oh did you!?!?! And I'm obliged the answer, am I? You're kidding, right? 
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markalarsen
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No answer? How about another simple question: have you tested your premise that a high-quality Ethernet cable makes no difference on a high-end streaming DAC?
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