If so, would it hurt anything if I use a shielded cable? I don't want to go the Cat6-vs-Cat5e thing and go overboard just "because I can", and end up finding subtle problems I created myself ...

Just out of curiosity: what kind of impedances are required for cabling of normal audio cables and cat6 patch? ... I <BR>> thought regular catX wasn't shielded.<BR><BR>It isn't.

CommScope has introduced the new SYSTIMAX GigaSHIELD X10D end-to-end Cat 6A shielded platform, designed to help cable operators support the next generation of high-speed copper networks. “Certain ...

GigaSHIELD platform builds on SYSTIMAX 2.0 portfolio with F/UTP, F/FTP and S/FTP cabling, MiNo shielded patch cords, MGS600S jacks, InstaPATCH integration, and preloaded panels supporting imVision ...