Streaming is so complex and crazy.
Some people make it that way. But the fact is that streaming is r-e-a-l-l-y simple. That's why so many people are doing it.
Wifi vs ethernet revisited
For this discussion I want us to forget the usual problems of wifi: stuttering, buffering, loss of signal strength. Let’s assume we have a strong, reliable wireless connection. Questions: how would you rank the following:
1. [No wireless, my current config] Ethernet from router -> Switch (or OM) -> fiber -> Etherregen -> ethernet -> streamer.
2. Eero wireless mesh -> receiver -> ethernet -> streamer.
3. Eero Wireless mesh -> receiver -> ethernet -> Etherregen -> ethernet -> streamer.
Or, to really go hybrid and (probably nuts):
4. Eero wireless mesh -> receiver -> ethernet -> Switch (or OM) -> fiber -> Etherregen -> ethernet -> streamer.
I haven’t done [4] yet. But to my ears, [1] definitely beats {2] and (less emphatically maybe) beats [3] even though I have a very strong Eero wireless mesh system. Maybe my assumptions to begin with are still wrong? I can’t seem to read a good forum thread where the usual stuttering’/buffering problems (that we all know about) are removed. Thanks in advance everyone!
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@cleeds This is true, I started with a laptop. On the other hand, there is no end of streaming/network devices out there, some have found them to be helpful. Also, I presume those with more complex setups enjoy the entire process of experimenting with these devices, I find it fascinating and its provided continually improving sound quality. |
Here is great information on Switch X and Wifi X and how this wifi has less affect on sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V8ZaVv9aoM I think this explains things way better than my attempt.
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@fastfreight That was interesting and should be viewed by all the IT “experts” here who swear streamers, switches, etc. can’t make a difference because Word documents get transmitted flawlessly. 🙄 I think David Robinson nods off around 13:30 into the video and almost again at 16:30. 🤣 Maybe that’s rum or something in his cup. |
Hi @soix thanks and +1. I was thinking vodka, but yes! |
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