Ideal way to set up the OPPO 105?

I liked a wired connection because it is secure and, in my case, results in a much stronger signal going to my device. I am not able to receive a any wireless signal in my living room. While I know that I could use an range extender, I prefer not to for security reasons. My two computers, printer, television and Blu-rRy player are connected to my router via an Ethernet wired connection. While I have been unable to test the sonics, I know from hearing other people that a wireless connection sometimes drops the signal.

I know that a wired connection is stable and a reasonably fast connection. Because my router is on one end of my home and the Blu-Ray player on the opposite side, using a wireless signal is not possible.

Assuming that both a wireless and wireless signals are strong, my assumption is that the sonics are probably going to be the same (I really do not know). However, in my case, I prefer the wired connection for security reasons. Let us assume I could receive a wireless signal in my living room. I would still use a wired connection for security purposes.

I was not able to easily run an Ethernet cable from my router to my device. After some research, I connected my Oppo Digital 105 Blu-Ray player to the Internet using an Ethernet over power-line connection (uses your existing power-lines). It has proven to be a very reliable connection. Connection problems are very rare. My video system, dishwasher and other home appliances do NOT interfere when I am using the Ethernet over power connection for my Oppo 105. I am using the ASUS home plug AV power line adapter kit PL-X32m rated at to 200Mbps (Ethernet over power-line).

There are many other Ethernet Adapter brands on the market but the ASUS PL-X32m works. However, I am thinking of replacing it with the Linksys Homeplug AV2 Powerline Kit PLEK500 (no decision yet). There is no noise problem with the Ethernet over power since it runs on your electrical lines at a higher frequency than the electrical power.

I found the two links below discussing wired vs wireless. See:

http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Wired-vs-wireless-in-the-enterprise

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/wired-vs-wireless-security-vs-speed/624

I hope the above answers your question.

Yes it did. Thank you very much.

Marco1, I do wireless digital file playback via the OPPO 95. I find sound quality to be every bit as good as when playing the physical CD; however, the wireless connection does sometimes go south as Hgeifman says. Whether that is due to something inherent in my wireless signal or something inherent in the 95's networking implementation, I do not know.

I'm pretty fortunate in that normally I have a strong wireless signal throughout the house. Occasionally I'll drop the signal but not often enough to worry about it.

I was primarily wondering if sonically the signal might improve.

Thanks again everyone.

Klimt: You asked above about using MULTIPLE power-line adapters.

I just replaced my ASUS single port Ethernet over power-line connection with another device that provides 4 ports (Linksys Power-line AV 4-Port Network Adapter Kit, PLSK400, $60 from Fry’s). This enables me to plug in my Oppo 105 and Roku 3 direct with no switch box. This means each device has a direct connection (no switch box).

As you requested, the 4-port Linksys will enable you to plug in your computer, Oppo (for audio) and Samsung Blu-Ray player (connected to your flat screen). If needed, you have one remaining port.