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Streaming for Dummies

I just upgraded my 2 channel system with some decent components, and now feel the need to start streaming my music. My problem is that I am a complete luddite when it comes to the subject so I need help. My reservations begin with my internet service which really sucks. I live in a rural area and the “best” service provider offers DSL which we have but it’s very slow, compared to our previous provider Spectrum. Our town is on the list to have fiber optical internet in the near future. Should I wait for the fiber? My wife and son stream their tv programming and that can get spotty at times when bandwidth is taxed. I’m afraid my streaming of music will really create havoc in the household. Is Starlink on a separate network a viable option for music streaming? So, am I completely off base here or are my concerns valid?
Thanks in advance!

My equipment includes a Rogue Cronus Dark, Heresy lV’s, Oppo Blueray player.


 

 

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reubent
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It’s so inexpensive to try streaming today, even if you are not confident your network will be able to support it. The WIIM Mini costs only $89 on Amazon and the WIIM Pro is only $149. You might even find either, second hand, for even less. The WIIM Mini is not "state of the art" for sound quality, but it is SUPER easy to set up and use. The WIIM Pro supposedly has much better sound quality using it’s internal DAC vs. the Mini. Same set up, operation, etc. Also, since it’s Amazon, try it and if it doesn’t work for you, send it back.

Oh, and I've never had a dropout in the 2 years I've owned a WIIM Mini. Not once. 

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