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Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi streaming

My question is simple…

If you have a very strong WiFi signal to your streamer and there are no signs of buffering are you giving up any sound quality?

I have a BluSound streamer to my Gustard DAC and stream Qobuz/Tidal 90% of time with no issues.  Would a hard lined Ethernet do anything to improve sound quality?  Hope my question is of value and makes sense.   

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ghdprentice
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@jl35 

 

I use a Netgear. But I would buy the same brand as your router. You can see mine in the photos of my main system. 
 

 

ghdprentice
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I use a wifi extender next to each of my system and connect via Ethernet cable to my streamer. I have outstanding sound in this way. See my system under my user ID.

 

I had did not have the solid connection or fidelity when I used to own an Aurlic Aries G2… but my two Aurender streamers work incredibly well this way. I know quite a few folks with +$100K or $200K systems that operate this way with outstanding results. I cannot say I layer in Ethernet cable and compared. On the other hand I have the best system (for my tastes) I have heard. Could it be better? Of course… would dedicated Ethernet improve it? I cannot say no.

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