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Does It Even Matter?

So I'm slowly building a second system for the basement, and streaming music will be a source for it. Though I much prefer vinyl and CD, it's like a necessary evil these days. I bought a Logitech Bluetooth audio receiver and it does ok. My question is will something like the Amazon Link give me better sound. I've heard folks say if it's digital, it's all the same, digital in digital out. But what do you think? Should I get the Amazon Link or stick with the Logitech? Any thoughts are much appreciated. Thank you!
jcolespeedway
uncledemp
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I use a couple of different WiFi receivers. One is wired via rca to a preamp, the other is coax to a multibit, Schitt dac and then rca to an integrated amp. I use both of them to receive Amazon HD music from my iPhone via Airplay. Both sound good to me and outperformed my Bluetooth receiver. 

One was around $45, the other was around $75. I have not compared them to a Bluesound unit.

My point is there are several options available, of course at varying prices and performance levels.

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cakyol
940 posts
 
Bluetooth’s physical & frequency range will eventually always give you problems in the long run, especially if you have any other 2.4G devices running physically within its vicinity.

Try & use category 6 or greater DIRECT ethernet line for all your sources. If you need more than one connection, use a learning bridge like the one here (plug & play):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QR6XFHQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Your results will always be better.

rtpal14
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I need advice.  I have a nice media player with aptxHD that has all my music files  (all wav) on it.  I want to play them while on my patio. I plan to run 2 wired speakers (Klipsch AW-650) out there and connect them to a stereo or AV receiver inside and connect my player via BT.  

My question is:  Don't I need a receiver that also has aptX to process the music from my media player because the speakers will be connected to the receiver?  I can't find a reasonably priced audio receiver with aptx.  Is there some other workaround?  Thanks.

(BTW, I don't like outdoor BT speakers.  Except for the excellent Aiwa exos-9 BT speaker, none have a full, rich sound, and I don't have enough room to run 2 of the Exos.)  
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