WiFi Streaming Versus An Ethernet Cable Connection


Hey All,

I have a fairly new Bryston BDP 3 streamer/renderer. I haven't been all that happy with the sound of streaming on Qobuz. However may local files on my SSD sound astonishing. The router I'm using is standard for 500 GB but it's nothing special. I'm currently connected to my BDP 3 with a utilitarian 7 cat ethernet cable. Instead of buying a better modem/router and audiophile ethernet cable, I'm considering Bryston's WiFi dongle. Anybody familiar with wireless HiFi streaming? Thanks!

goofyfoot

In my experience, local ssd has always sounded better though a Supra usb. Also my psaudio dsd dac sounds better without the internal streamer installed.

 

Thanks everyone. I thought WiFi would potentially sound better but apparently I was wrong. I'll look into the filter, fiber optics, etc..

Ethernet cabling much preferred over wifi in my experience. No comparison specially with reliable connectivity. Also using optical isolation plus ethernet switch.

The better the streamer the less the network infrastructure maters. I prefer to put my money into the streamer rather than fiddling with infrastructure. Although the cable, whether a short run from wifi extender or a long run from a router matters.