Connecting a streamer via an Ethernet cable

All the IT guys I work with agree that wired is a more reliable method to deliver data packets consistently

I agree with the recommendation of a mesh wifi system; also, if the wifi receiver of the streamer permits (e.g., ROON does, the OPPO 205 does), set it for a minimal delay, say 10 ms. Thats enough buffer to 'resort' packages.
In my experience, mesh system/ROON via wifi (ROON core on a MacBook) are absolutely equivalent to ethernet hardwired.
If you are in a "messy" environment (e.g., apartment building), wifi reliability may be difficult to obtain, though.

In my experience connecting source to amp via a quality standard-compliant ethernet cable is far better than WiFi. And depending on which room your system is situated in, using a mesh router system will be beneficial to ensure even WiFi coverage. 

Dump the WiFi and hardwire. I didn't lose a single packet in 2 years hard wired..

 WiFi, and any ol sunspot will do. :-). It will just STOP and re buffer.

WiFi is flying around in YOUR house. My routers shut down from 2 - 6 in the morning. They only wake up if I or the wife use the net..

Yes I wear a tin foil hat.

I use BT sometimes.

All my streamers ethernet.... Major difference. BTW my buddy told me to use a good ethernet cable. Was a skeptic till I purchased transparent cable. I was surprised with the difference . Not a major investment.