In Reply to: lossless protocol implementation posted by tantra on October 25, 2017 at 12:01:41:
There are lots of manufacturers of computer-based audio hardware that communicates via Ethernet, by far the dominant networking protocol in use today. Ethernet can be hard-wired or used wirelessly (Wi-Fi).
However not only are there health risks associated with Wi-Fi and other microwave radiation, but all of the computer audio users who use Wi-Fi and "smart phones" (neither of which I do) tell me that the sound quality of a hard-wired connection between the audio data and DAC ("renderer") sound far superior to the same thing when using a Wi-Fi connection for the audio data.
If you don't mind turning your house into a low-level microwave oven with Wi-Fi, I am told that using the Wi-Fi to control the system doesn't interfere with the sound quality nearly to the degree that sending the audio data via Wi-Fi does.
Hope this helps.
PS - One day, Wi-Fi will be gone and replaced with a not only safe, but actually health-enhancing alternative, such as Li-Fi. (see link)
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- RE: lossless protocol implementation - Charles Hansen 10/25/1719:38:36 10/25/17 (8)
- Didn't they experiment with Li-Fi back in the 1960's ? - AbeCollins 08:17:19 10/26/17 (0)
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