Streaming: WiFi or wired??


Looking to get a new streamer for a system based on Kii Three. WiFi signal is good but I’m also told that wired is always better. Specific streamer advice also welcomed; (no need to rip CD's). Thx in advance for any/all advice!
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Showing 2 responses by almarg

Many wireless access points and routers conforming to IEEE 801.11ac are available these days which can support data rates approaching and even exceeding the 1000 mbps rate of typical modern Ethernet links. For those speeds to be realized, of course, the receiving device must also support one of the higher speeds specified by 801.11ac.

And as Kijanki indicated such high speeds serve no purpose when it comes to audio.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11ac#Advertised_Speeds

A few examples among many that could be cited, the first two at moderate prices, and the third being expensive while providing a theoretical maximum of 5200 mbps!

https://www.newegg.com/ubiquiti-uap-ac-lr-us/p/0XM-0013-00050?&quicklink=true

https://www.newegg.com/netgear-r6300v2/p/0E6-0023-00055?&quicklink=true

https://www.newegg.com/cisco-air-ap3802e-b-k9/p/0ED-0008-003W8

Regards,
-- Al

The following thread will be of interest:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/better-sound-with-ethernet-cable

The bottom line to my three lengthy posts in that thread is that I agree with what @mike_in_nc said in his post above.

Regards,
-- Al