By a country mile streaming is the way to go , Non Wifi
the key is addressing everythjng from the start , I cannot believe anyone still has a separate modem-router that’s horrible , buy a new combo
like the Motorola 8702 which has docsis 3.1 the older 3.0 not even close the 3.1 has very good wifi stronger signal ,much bigger processor ,and buffer much faster .
the key is ,ifyou are serious about your digital is buy ,most are 12 v around 4 amp .
on a budget buy little green computer add a decent 5amp T fuse A linear power supply is a must to the router .the best outthere bar none for$750 a steal ,and comes with-a excellent DC cable others are charging $150 inside it has excellent build quality and nothing at $1200 is as as good ,which wehave compared abunch against it . Also a very good Ethernet hub for $600 no brainer the SW 8
thathas a Talema LPS, a OCXO over controlled clock, low noise regulators , and truly cleans things up .i should add a quality fuse at least a Hifi tuning supreme Copper fuse ,and a decent power cord like the Pangea sig MK-2 around $200,excellent value and fine for a router,and Ethernet hub. For sure Donot go cheap onthe Ethernet cables, or USB , then you buy the best dac you can afford.
I have heard-a bunch ,the T+A 200dac is by far the best dac at $7k a great value I am still saving a few more months I know 8 people online and locally that own one .
leaves the Holo May ,and terminator+ 12th with not much trouble ,and they are very respectable dacs. , we have not found anything even 2 x the cost that was this well balanced, a must audition if it’s in your price range ,and for sure deserves a $1k power cord . If you want reference streaming ,just like with a turntable you have to go all out to get it right.