Wifi vs hardwired for streaming

That’s how I am set up except I hardwire from mesh node near streamer. Sounds and functions great. I have tested this against the same using WiFi connection. No SQ difference. I rarely had dropouts with WiFi connection. Never have .them in this set up.

I compared a 30’ Blue Jeans cable to a TPLink Wi-Fi extender with a shorter Ethernet cable running to my Innuos Zenith Mk3. The Wi-Fi extender with the shorter run gave me a notable improvement in terms of clarity and blacker background. I have since added a Stack Smoothlan, and now upgraded to their Regenerator, both offering further improvement. Regardless of which transport method you choose, I would recommend some kind of filter device near your streamer.

I may be old fashion, but you can't beat a solid connection.

I have my Eversolo T8 connected with ethernet, but just short of the streamer,  I have an English Electric Ee1 network noise isolator,  then a very short .5 meter high quality cat 6 cable into the streamer. The isolator makes a discernable,  but not earth shattering,  difference in the sound.  I am going to try using the sfp input with an ethernet to fiber converter.  Haven’t heard much feedback from anyone who has tried this so I don't know if it will make a difference,  either positive or negative.  It may be a waste of $100, but I've certainly wasted a lot more on this hobby in the past!!

+1 on the Blue Jean Cables. Great build quality at more than reasonable prices.