Will audio streaming devices push out computer audio?

Wireless streaming is the way to go for best chance at best sound with low noise and distortion. Wifi or Bluetooth. Source can be any commercial computer capable of running the software needed if connections to streamers are wireless because there is no inherently noisy electrical connection to the devices actually making the sound.

Any newer device with good quality USB support will likely do quite well also especially if the DAC its connected to is newer as well and does most of the work involved to make the sound like reclocking, etc.

There is no reason to not give whatever you can a try and see how it goes. Chances are you will be pleasantly surprised. Plex software can dliver top notch sound quality and  can be installed and used for free with most home computers. Apps that run on phones tablets or other wireless devices are only $5.

sbank yes its hard to generalize but my point is I’ve found its easy to get ones foot in the door with good quality digital sound these days, probably better than most have ever had in the past.

Of course its always possible to tweak and improve once you’re in the game.

I use wifi in my main system with no reservations. Have dabbled with newer higher quality bluetooth and see promise there but have not put that to the aid test yet. Soon...