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WiFi Streaming Versus An Ethernet Cable Connection

Hey All,

I have a fairly new Bryston BDP 3 streamer/renderer. I haven't been all that happy with the sound of streaming on Qobuz. However may local files on my SSD sound astonishing. The router I'm using is standard for 500 GB but it's nothing special. I'm currently connected to my BDP 3 with a utilitarian 7 cat ethernet cable. Instead of buying a better modem/router and audiophile ethernet cable, I'm considering Bryston's WiFi dongle. Anybody familiar with wireless HiFi streaming? Thanks!

goofyfoot

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cagma7
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My streamer is ethernet connected to a Mesh router upstairs. In order to minimize noise, no other hardware piece is connected to this Mesh router. The main router (connected to the modem) is downstairs. It is possible to move the modem upstairs (to connect it directly to the router that feeds the streamer) but I always thought less hardware connected to the router connected to the streamer is better. 

Am I right? 

Any difference 'noise wise' using the main router or the Mesh / Satellite one?

PS : I do not have any dropouts issues

PS2 : As far as I know, I can disconnect wifi on these routers (Eero)

 

 

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