Wifi vs hardwired for streaming

Best compromise? Wifi with mesh extenders, (eero) OR, a long run of ethernet, purchased at Best Buy...?

First time streamer...Eversolo T8.

larseand01-24-2026 3:17pm

ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,449 posts 01-24-2026 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The better your streamer the less hard wiring matters. My system is using WIFI extenders and my digital end sounds as good as my outstanding vinyl end.
larseand OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 81 posts 01-24-2026 at 05:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great information. Thanks!
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,452 posts 01-24-2026 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a few streamers and all work great with WiFi ...
kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,508 posts 01-24-2026 at 09:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had dropouts with 2.4GHz, less with 5GHz and none with 6GHz MESH.
kennymacc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 723 posts 01-24-2026 at 10:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete High quality ethernet cable, without a doubt!!! Happy listening.