The streamer should be chosen based on software support. PCM digital streams contain error correcting codes that reduce or eliminate any transmission errors; what arrives at your DAC is likely exactly what the original file contained. Other opinions on this matter should be demonstrated by empirical results.
I make choices in this space by ease-of-use, coverage of streaming services (Qobuz vs. Tidal, etc.), other features like Roon support, etc.
While there can be network delivery problems related to your setup, they are typically irrelevant unless you have pre-existing conditions.
So, no, steamers don’t impact sound quality.
I make choices in this space by ease-of-use, coverage of streaming services (Qobuz vs. Tidal, etc.), other features like Roon support, etc.
While there can be network delivery problems related to your setup, they are typically irrelevant unless you have pre-existing conditions.
So, no, steamers don’t impact sound quality.