Ethernet

@grunge1000 

I was wondering about that too. 

There is no digital (or analog) stream on an ethernet cable. It's just raw packet data. The receiving NIC in the streamer/DAC sorts that all out back into the digital audio it started as on transmission from the source, in bit for bit perfect form.

Bluejeans cables work great - as in they pass the signal from origin to destination without issues. The sound? Dull and lifeless. I keep a spare rca and xlr just to have on hand in case I need it. RCAs are actually better sounding than XLRs. Their digital coax cable is pure crap. I’ll be tying one of the garbage bags with it soon if I don’t forget. I expect Ethernet to be on par with the rest of their cables. 

@dwette --I know. I believe it's more audiophile nonsense. I have tried various cables at varying lengths vs WiFi and have not found any sonic difference. I agree with @mggartner. Money is better spent on upgrading equipment (amps, preamps, DAC's, etc..) 

As to the OP-NO, Keep using WiFi if it's more convenient. 

Cheers,

I run everything via ethernet using powerline adapters into wallplugs. My house was built in the 60's using mostliy aluminum wiring.  My main rig streamer is an NAD C658, paired with a tube pre-amp and a vintage power amp. It all souds great to me. I've never been able to discern noise or any other sound impurities.  Curse these apparently non-audiophile ears o' mine.  

@audphile1 We shall see! My wi-fi connection is solid, my router is in the same room. My ears will be the judge on if the BJ ethernet cable and bypassing the node wi-fi receiver is an improvement.