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Mesh network versus a simple Wi-Fi extender

In anyone’s experience, does implementing a pricier Mesh network yield any sonic advantages to just using a good Wi-Fi extender and running a good Ethernet cable from that?  From people who have very good streamer setups it seems like using a simple but good Wi-Fi extender from TP-Link etc. is more than fine.  Thoughts?

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fuzztone
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Don’t worry about SQ. It’s all about the network.

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Night and day friend. I got an extender for the Bluesound in my shed.

Intermittent.

Then I got another node for my mesh system for about the same cost

Rock solid.

Both TP-Link. I use the extender now to reach a wifi camera on an ocean porch for spring break.

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If the network is rock solid, the SQ probably will be fine. If not that is the first thing to improve.

Try cheaters.

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