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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!
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surfmuz
399 posts
 
Bluetooth streaming will never give you descent SQ like dedicated network audio streamer, but if your budget is limited and you don’t want to spend on network streamer, don’t go with Bluetooth. Try Google Audio Chromecast with optical mini Toslink to Toslink cable...it’s definitely better than Bluetooth. 
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-chromecast-audio

https://www.amazon.com/WIREWORLD-Toslink-3-5mm-Optical-Cable/dp/B07DQS18VH/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?dchild=1&...
honeybee2012
112 posts
 
I stream Amazon Music over WIFI.   Even with a low cost BlueSound Node 2i, I like the results. YMMV.
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jjss49
6,612 posts
 
they are all 1's and 0's so it doesn't matter

NOT
surfmuz
399 posts
 

jjss49, it is matter how those 1’ and 0’ being processed and through what quality audio components they passing through heading to the end.... this is objective aspect of SQ


soix
9,456 posts
 
Depends on what level of sound quality you’re looking for and the level of the other equipment you’re working with.  If the equipment is decent and you care about sound quality then WiFi absolutely.  If it’s just a background music thing with cheap ceiling speakers just stick with BT and maybe upgrade to something like a Topping MX3, etc. 
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