Both responses above are very appreciated. Lots of good advice input in each.
Mahler 123: I anticipated there’d be debates over how I should proceed. Fingers crossed it’ll not get ugly. You and Antigrunge2 have struck an exemplary note as the first posters.
Your viewpoint on the matter echoes my dealers and he is certainly not a low-information person. Quite the opposite, in fact. It’s just that learned folks can and do often report opposing experiences/outcomes on virtually everything in this hobby.
Reminding me that connectivity can be an issue is appreciated. I never could get my direct tv DVR connected via WiFi. Had to run Ethernet. But, that was successful immediately. Hopefully same for Zenith.
Antigrunge 2:
I’ve heard of Apple Airport but had no idea what is was. The Zentith, I am pretty sure, is not WiFi-compatible. I can anticipate that perhaps the Airplay isn’t “seen” as WiFi by the innuos, and thus is compatible. If it is compatible and provides robust connectivity I should investigate that option. My dealer and I discussed the relatively new Chord (aka English Electric) 8-port Ethernet switch. But he suggested I pass on that since I don’t need so many ports. And I get that it’s about improving SQ, irrespective of having 8 ports. But, having read just yesterday about the Uptone Ether Regen, I had presumed it would be used instead of a switch not in addition to it. You did say “Uptone Regen”. Is that perhaps a different product that the UT Ethernet Regen?
Your last suggestion seems very promising. Except that I think I read the UT Ethernet Regen is on back order for 6 weeks give or take. But, I will look into it non-the less. Hopefully, Uptone has a good product support line.
Mahler 123: I anticipated there’d be debates over how I should proceed. Fingers crossed it’ll not get ugly. You and Antigrunge2 have struck an exemplary note as the first posters.
Your viewpoint on the matter echoes my dealers and he is certainly not a low-information person. Quite the opposite, in fact. It’s just that learned folks can and do often report opposing experiences/outcomes on virtually everything in this hobby.
Reminding me that connectivity can be an issue is appreciated. I never could get my direct tv DVR connected via WiFi. Had to run Ethernet. But, that was successful immediately. Hopefully same for Zenith.
Antigrunge 2:
I’ve heard of Apple Airport but had no idea what is was. The Zentith, I am pretty sure, is not WiFi-compatible. I can anticipate that perhaps the Airplay isn’t “seen” as WiFi by the innuos, and thus is compatible. If it is compatible and provides robust connectivity I should investigate that option. My dealer and I discussed the relatively new Chord (aka English Electric) 8-port Ethernet switch. But he suggested I pass on that since I don’t need so many ports. And I get that it’s about improving SQ, irrespective of having 8 ports. But, having read just yesterday about the Uptone Ether Regen, I had presumed it would be used instead of a switch not in addition to it. You did say “Uptone Regen”. Is that perhaps a different product that the UT Ethernet Regen?
Your last suggestion seems very promising. Except that I think I read the UT Ethernet Regen is on back order for 6 weeks give or take. But, I will look into it non-the less. Hopefully, Uptone has a good product support line.