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By using AIR the data from the network is buffered inside the Devialet and then processed by the internal DAC. No jitter can occur, since this process is completely independent of any external clocking. As long as the buffer does not run empty you can be sure that the data is processed bit-perfect. If the buffer underruns you hear dropouts.

With other digital sources like USB, AES/EBU, BNC the sender delivers the data with its own clock. Even small inaccuracies between the clock of the sender and the internal clock of the Devialet can induce, that the Devialet can not process all bits sent by the source. This is no longer bit-perfect (jitter) and the reason, why in professional studio equipment master clocks are used, which synchronize all devices in the digital chain. Unfortunately, the Devialet does not have an input for an external clock.
USB signals from a computer tend to have a bad clock precision. Precision can be improved e.g. by reclockers like the Mutec MC-3+.
Or you can use high quality streamers like the ones from Aurender, which already have a very precise output. But even if you have a source with a very precise clock, still the clock accuracy of the Devialet matters (unless you synchronize Devialet and sources with a master clock, which is not possible).

Since AIR bypasses these problems, it delivers the best sound quality you can achieve.

You've just explained again why I want AIR to work! And don't need to invest in all these other (overpriced) boxes and cables.
Very clear. Thanks.