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Streaming, Getting the Signal, Then What?

I feel so stupid not getting the streaming thing though at almost 70 years old I have moved more toward digital then any time previously.  My PS Audio AirLens into a PS Audio DirectStream DAC MK1 gets its signal from a Netgear Nighthawk CAX80 modem/router purchased in Jan. '22.  I know I get a signal. I hear music play. Is this Netgear product better than the freebie that the ISP provider installs?  I think so. But following discussion FORUM I tend to think I may be able to do better, maybe?

So chime please as to what perhaps I should considered considering my AirLense & MK1 DAC. PLEASE, do not tell me why what I have could be so much better if.... This post presumes I have the equipment I have. From modem/router to sources is a high end AudioQuest ethernet cable product. That also is out of the equation for whomever wants to opine as to my cable choice.

Recommendations please.  If it matters the sources feed into a PS Audio BHK Signature pre, then into a pair of PS Audio M1200 monoblocks.  Speakers are Ohm Walsh Tall 3000. Love love love the flexibility I get from omni-directionals.  O.K., you can share your thoughts about my Ohms. But budget doesn't allow MBL or German Physiks.  Thanks one and all.

veemike

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@veemike 

Have you tried a filter? One thinks they have no grain in their streaming, until they try something that removes more noise and grain and then they realize they actually did. 

I use an etheregen and it works. Money back guarantee- Alex (Uptone) has sold over 3,000 of these and had about 5 returns which says something. 

The newer one on the block is the smoothlan, also a money back guarantee. I haven't tried it yet, but for under $300 it is a no-brainer. 

check out this thread: some including the OP use both the etheregen and the smoothlan and claim improvements. 

If you have a larger budget for a switch/ filtering this may be the best option: Tempus I have read good things about it- feel free to browse user's reviews of it. 

*you know what? I just re-read my comments above regarding the smoothlan being a no-brainer, and I am going to put my money where my mouth is laugh- just ordered one- I'll post in the above thread my impressions of it. 

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