AIR 3 Beta for Mac

[Hifi_swlon]

shouldn't wifi into dev sound better (if it works stable) than a wired ethernet connection? reason I'm asking because at least theoretically all these routers are noisy using cheap switching supplies. all this noise can travel via a wired connection to the dev. or am I missing something?

Duomike, I don't think you'll get a straight answer on this - have a look through any computer audio threads on forums - it comes up all the time and there's a huge amount of discussion out there.

My take on it is if you believe in the idea that there is a digital data delivery issue that affects some or all DACs, you kind of have to believe in all of it. The recurring theory here seems to be that wifi receivers are themselves pretty noisy devices and have to work hard, and therefore despite offering better galvanic isolation potential compared to wired ethernet, the internal noise they create outweighs it, as this noise also makes its way into the DAC.

Personally I ebb and flow in my own belief - my technical background tells me it shouldn't matter, the reality of listening means it probably does, and then the fact that our brain/hearing system can deceive us then leads back to doubt and uncertainty.

At the end of the day the most reliable connection that gives you the most enjoyment of the music is surely the best one.