After spending years with my own router / modem… the most recent, the $500 versions… and constantly having trouble with them basically caused by Verizon, I finally gave in and had them install a Verizon router. I have good quality Aurrender streamers and none of the three or four different routers, including the Verizon made any difference of sound quality. At all. However, Verizon can no longer point to my modem / router and say, “it is your problem. I can’t trouble shoot your router”.
I recommend sticking with Verizon’s box and upgrading your streamer if you want better sound.
I have an outstanding main system and headphone system (see my profile)… that sounds like it is hardwired… but is using wall wart extenders.