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Does It Even Matter?

So I'm slowly building a second system for the basement, and streaming music will be a source for it. Though I much prefer vinyl and CD, it's like a necessary evil these days. I bought a Logitech Bluetooth audio receiver and it does ok. My question is will something like the Amazon Link give me better sound. I've heard folks say if it's digital, it's all the same, digital in digital out. But what do you think? Should I get the Amazon Link or stick with the Logitech? Any thoughts are much appreciated. Thank you!
jcolespeedway
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thyname
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Whoever tells you “digital is all the same, it either works or it doesn’t” has no idea. I would never take advice from that person, regardless of their “credentials” 
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sfseay
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+1
mike_in_nc
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Digital reproduction varies a LOT, depending on the gear, but mostly on whether you are streaming lossy or lossless. Bluetooth in particular can be really terrible (SBC basic BT), not bad (aptX), or quite good (aptX HD and LDAC0 -- though I’ve not heard aptX HD yet myself. In short, the codecs make a huge difference.

With the possible exception of aptX HD, Bluetooth does not equal the quality of streaming through WiFi or Ethernet. With the right equipment and source material, that can be as good as or better than an LP or CD played through a hard-wired connection.
jcolespeedway OP
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Thanks for the input.
jaudio1
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It is NOT all 1’s and 0’s like some people say. The difference in digital front ends such as streamers can vary as much as a changing a cartridge on a turntable.  If you want good sound I would avoid bluetooth connections.
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