Streaming: WiFi or wired??


Looking to get a new streamer for a system based on Kii Three. WiFi signal is good but I’m also told that wired is always better. Specific streamer advice also welcomed; (no need to rip CD's). Thx in advance for any/all advice!
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The wi-fi dongle on my Cambridge CXN V2 streamer caused intermittent noise with my Bel Canto REF500M class D amps, problem was resolved by going wired (which to be fair was "wired" with CAT 6 from a nearby wireless router, just to remove the requirement for the wi-fi dongle). If you do go wired, my understanding is that CAT 6 cable (like what Tuneful Cables makes with AudioQuest stock) is made to higher standards for crosstalk than generic CAT 5.

@classdstreamer what aftermarket "low noise power supply" would you recommend? I have an Orbi mesh setup with wall wart power supplies.