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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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jperry
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I'm was using a TP Link  Ethernet over AC adapter. I was having connection issues with my Innuos Zen. I have an Eero Mesh system. I recently placed an Eero mesh in the room and now I don't have connection problems. With both I just ran a ethernet cable from the the TP/Eero to the Innuos.  YMMV, but the Eero was a better solution for me.

jperry
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lalitk

I don't know if it made an improvement in the sound. I don't listen to digital enough and didn't do a comparison at the the time. It did fix my connection problem.

 

@jperry 

Did you hear improvements in SQ when you switched to Eero? 

jperry
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@lalitk 

The only thing I can say for sure is my Innuos doesn’t have can’t find server errors anymore. The fix was rebooting everything at least once, which was a real PITA.

The Eero system was very easy to set up for a non-technical person

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