Router for Audio Streaming

Hello @teknorob23 ,

Please refer to my original post. I am focusing on the router because it is broken. Everything else is fine. I am simply inquiring whether there is obvious opportunity for any sound quality improvement in case I need to replace it.

I have fine and stable sound with wifi streaming, no drops or buffering issues. I am just no longer able to control my router, that's what this is all about.

I intend to use the repaired or new router exactly the same way I use it now - through wifi and with all other current wifi devices. I have 10 or 11 wifi devices on the network including at most one smart TV concurrently with the streamer. No gaming or cameras. We have one desktop connected to the router via ethernet for my wife's business (zoom-type sessions). If I decide to use the Asus it will be connected to the desktop via the priority (gaming) port.

If you end up trying more than one, it will be interesting to hear if you not a difference.

You were offered a better route to stream not using wi-fi but using a hard connection, you refuse to accept this advice. This is an audio forum and you will be given the best way to go. 

@brunomarcs , sorry for encroaching on your lofty audio forum.

I think I made it very clear what my parameters, constraints and reasoning are. And I received a wide range of very good advice here, both wifi and wired.

There is more than one way to skin a cat, even in audio. Even in audio, as in life, there are tradeoffs. I am looking for the best solution within constraints, not the absolute best solution in the universe at any cost or effort or side effects.

The audio world is full of many approaches and solutions in a wide range of cost and complexity. It is also full of myths and dogma.

Even with my doctor and lawyer I am always listening and evaluating very carefully but am not obligated to accept their advice. So let’s relax a bit.

Cheers.

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