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Streamer vs Airport 2nd gen

Hi, I am currently using Tidal with my phone to an Airport Express 2nd gen sending optical signal to my DAK.  the other day I tried bypassing the Airplay with a LAN from my router to the Airport. May have have improved the sound, but within a few minutes the router would switch from wired to WiFi and then all WiFi would cease to my other computers, TV , light bulbs, and thermostats.  My question is would a music server do the same thing?  I have a TP Link Deco 6e main router, with 2 Deco 6e as mesh WiFi. I have a basic system with older Sonus Fabers on Stands and a Jolida tube hybrid.

Thanks

bremner1

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bremner1 OP
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Soix thanks.  Probably used and under 1k. I probably need a better DAC.  I have a 10 year old Cambridge Audio DAC Magic which I would like to replace.  I think it may be important to try a server first.  Your suggestion to run the Ethernet from a node is not possible.  My Main or primary router is near the stereo.  Do I have to connect to the Mesh node rather than the main router with a server?

bremner1 OP
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I am leaning to the long term solution which is why it seems starting with the source may be a good approach. Thanks for the input.

bremner1 OP
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Thanks.  Those percentages make sense.  Speakers and new amp are in the future. I'm leaning to $1K per component and 2-4K on speakers. 

 

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