WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad


I’m currently streaming Qobuz in my HeadFi rig to my DAC via my iPad via an upgraded dongle and USB cable and was pretty happy til I hooked up my CD transport and realized it sounds much better than than streaming.  After speaking with some folks here I’ve since realized I need to get a dedicated streamer hardwired to my router to up my streaming performance, but I’ve got a couple situations where going hardwired won’t be possible and will be forced to use WiFi.  My question is, if I’m using WiFi would there still be a sonic benefit to using a streamer (I’m planning on getting an iFi Zen Stream BTW) versus going wired through my iPad or will using WiFi completely nullify any sonic advantages the streamer brings?  Thanks for any thoughts/advice. 

soix

Showing 4 responses by marco1

Not trying to be too skeptical but I've been told too many times by reps that something is avaiable and come to find out its not.

I don't believe Qobuz is available with the IZen unless you use roon.  Others with more knowledge than I may say differently. 

@ bkeske. Posted before I saw your comments.  RU actually using with Qobuz and does ot work?

I just went through something similar with the new Node and usb out.  It took them over 6 months to put out the update and now that they have people are still having problems including me.  I don't own the IZen yet so just trying to find out for sure before I buy one.

Thanks for the info