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Fiber is Coming to my neighborhood

I just talked to a At&t Technician in our neighborhood and he said they are bringing fiber very soon.  I hope this improves my internet I have cox cable out several times a year working on my internet from cox.  The internet seems to very on my computer when surfing the internet but streaming TV doesn't seem to be affected much.  I am building a system so I don't have my DAC or streamer.  I do have my amp and getting a preamp as we speak.  Would Fiber have any effect on the type of streamer or DAC I look at?  I do assume that fiber will be better than cable.  What should I look for to improve signal as far as jitter?

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akg_ca
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Fibre optic internet is a “nice to have” , but not a “ need to have”.

Streaming dropout frustrations are as much an issue with the inherent hardware and app software warts in budget strata streamers, that are designed and built to their modest price-point; rather than blaming the internet access into your house.

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thecarpathian
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Don't want to sound like a Grinch, but I've heard that same "very soon" spiel from AT&T. Took 2 years. Either way, I think fiber optic will have more impact on television picture quality than music streaming.

mahler123
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@akg_ca 

 

You are laying the blame for dropouts on budget streamers, but the OP doesn’t currently own a streamer.  In fact he is asking for recommendations on streamers.  Therefore his current internet dropouts are either due to his computer or his actual internet setup.

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sfar
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I've had an AT&T fiber connection for three or four years and it has been rock solid. It's sold as providing gigabit speed but I typically get download speed about half that. Of course, that's far more than is needed for audio streaming or anything else I do. 

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brbrock OP
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@thecarpathian Yes it may be wishful thinking.  The guy I spoke with was actually in a repair truck a block from my street.  I figure they are in the know more than a customer service rep. I have had lots of issues with my current provider.  It seems like they just put bandaids on everything instead of solving the real issue.  

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