Ethernet cables Cinnamon vs Carbon vs Vodka

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I'm thinking about buying a proper Ethernet cable. First I was thinking of Anzus but their Ethernet cables are way too expensive. The dealers I spoke to will not take them on stock. So that leaves AudioQuest. The diamond is a bridge too far price wise.

So that leaves the Cinnamon, Carbon and Vodka. I would need about 2 to 4 meters. Is there a noticeable difference between them? What would be the sweet spot? Can anyone advice me?
 
I have Cinnamon, Vodka and Diamond. Vodka is the sweet spot. The Diamond is out of this world. I settled for Vodka from wall to router and from router to NAS. Diamond from router to DAC.
 
But check out Peter from Lumin’s comments on Fiber Media Converters. Was too late for me but maybe can achieve similar effect to Diamond this way.
 
I'm using fiber media converters, and put the Diamond from the network switch to the first FMC, then another good quality Ethernet cable from the 2nd FMC to the Lumin U1/streamer. Maybe overkill (or maybe not), but fun to experiment in any case.

I tried switching the position of the 2 Ethernet cables and my reaction was they sounded better to me with the Diamond where it is rather than in the 2nd position/to the U1.

I use regular old Belden 10gx Cat 6a cables to the Lumin L1/NAS, from router to network switch, and from provider/modem to router.
 
I currently use non brand cat6 cables. There is about 10 to 15 meter (maybe more) between router and streamer. I'm having my living room done so now there will be a Ethernet wall socket. I'm thinking about buying two pieces of 2 meter. From wall to hub/access point from hub to streamer.

Also I'm thinking about buying a galvanic isolation device. Some like a
[h=2]EMO EN-70HD-K[/h]
 
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