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Good Streamer with WiFi Connectivity


Hi,
Newbie looking to add a Streamer into existing System. This unit will feed into a separate DAC (Accuphase).

WiFi connectivity of unit is preferred—to keep things simple—ie. don’t want the extra work on router, ethernet connect etc where possible, foreseeing the cabling~messy.

Is this (WiFi) route a compromised in sound quality? Which Streamer in the 3-5k range will do the job nicely? Will be using Tidal/Spotify. Lumin? Aurender? Or...? Thanks.


bvdiman
soix
8,643 posts
 
If sound quality is important I’d go hardwired to the router. 
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sfseay
495 posts
 
Lumin’s and Aurenders are Ethernet only.  Just use a WiFi extender/converter to convert WiFi to Ethernet.  I have used several and they work well and sound as good to me as straight Ethernet.
ddude003
161 posts
 
Did you notice that _good_ streamers don't have WiFi...  Maxwell, Tesla and Faraday suggest all things transmit and receive...  All noise is additive...  Sure, add a WiFi extender, just put it as far away from your streamer and DAC as possible...  Lumin is a nice bit of kit...
jackd
1,037 posts
 
Aries G1 or G2
bvdiman OP
491 posts
 
Will read up on Aries G1/2–And if anyone with first hand experience on its sound vs others will be nice (Lumin U1?). Read somewhere a user stating that Aries SQ falls somewhat short of his Lumin?—just one’s subjective opinion there of course.

Seems like Lumin (wifi ext.) Or the Aries G1/2 are two good contenders..
*Do both allow ipad/iph as users interface?

Thanks for the input/recommendation thus far.
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