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Router for Audio Streaming

I have been streaming Pandora, Spotify and Qobuz through a wifi network streamer from a Netgear AC1750 R6400v2 router with no sound quality complaints.

Recently a router firmware update failed (a known issue with these) and as a result it is no longer accessible for administration.  It still seems to perform ok and accepts new devices however the network settings are "frozen" and I am unable to view device IP addresses or traffic, neither via desktop browser nor via the Nighthawk app.

I will try a factory reset but have read that quite often this does not work in these situations, so I started investigating getting a new router to be able to pull the trigger quickly if needed.

I heard/read that routers can make a difference in sound quality, beyond just being able to keep up with streaming with no buffering.  I'm wondering what router experience and recommendations folks have here for reliable audio streaming with superior sound quality at a reasonable price.

Thanks!

yoramguy1
bemused
118 posts
 

ADD-Powr's concepts and assertions are rational. The Sym I/O audio benefits are not subtle. So you don't need to do blind A/B/A comparisons.

The products are worthy, cutting edge devices that offer more value to the quality of high end sound than any collection(s) of cabling ever can hope to achieve.

Do a little search here on Audiogon and you will find very few posts that show customer dis-satisfaction.

Open your mind. Ask the manufacturer questions. Contact a dealer and try any of the products for yourself. You have nothing to lose with a 30 day money back guarantee.

Maybe then you will be convinced intellectually and subjectively that the product

works.

antigrunge2
1,366 posts
 

@bemused 

+1

yoramguy1 OP
68 posts
 

Sorry guys, not buying (figuratively and literally).  But thanks for the tip!

romanesq
86 posts
 

Late to the party but let's say you don't have to spend much money at all. I got this used: Motorola MG7540 AC1600 Dual-Band DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router.

Connected it via ethernet, short cable but the key: power.

Running the combo modem/router via a battery-powered:

TalentCell 12V Lithium-ion Battery PB120B1, Rechargeable 38400mAh 142.08Wh Li-ion Battery Pack with DC 12V and 5V USB Output for LED Light Strip, CCTV

That made a nice difference. 

 

antigrunge2
1,366 posts
 

In remote areas where there aren‘t too many networks competing for bandwidth wireless can work very well without some of the vagaries of wired connections. In an urban setting, interference however tends to be too high.,What definitely doesn‘t work are mainsborne range extenders.for wifi.

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