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Looking for "perfect" streamer....

When I have my DAC connected to my PC, I can use all the streaming services (Tidal, Amazon, Deezer, Spotify, etc.). However, when I decide to move the streaming away from my PC (to avoid the noisy environment) I'm running into problems being able to access all services.

If I use a Raspberry Pi with RopieeeXL, I can only use Spotify and Roon (Deezer doesn't support DLNA). If I connect a Bluesound Node 2i, I can use Deezer but the functionality is limited (no thumbs up/down).

I thought about a NUC but I haven't seen much about using it as a streamer for all of the different services (but maybe my Google Kung Fu isn't that good).  And how would I control the Nuc from my PC?

Any thoughts on a "perfect" streamer that can handle all the services?

Thanks for any input.
soundchasr
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
@kairosman - was just thinking about that one.  Looks pretty awesome.  Plus, it has USB input for connection to a computer so anything I can't get through its streaming service I could send via the PC USB.  

The only question I have (that I haven't found an answer to) is whether there is a Windows application.  I like to control everything from my PC.  
richtruss
163 posts
 
All Streaming devices I’ve heard are sensitive to EMI/RFI picked up in the Ethernet cables. When you’ve settled on the right device for you, in terms of functionality, the sound quality can be enhanced further with an in-line passive filter. This ‘ENO’ is excellent www.networkacoustics.com In my system it makes my Streamer indistinguishable from the original CD.
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audioman58
4,094 posts
 
Buy a Jcat net card sir streaming it blocks the garbage from the computer and isolates and has a excellent afemto clock,
slso for computer files the Jcat computer card  .these are the most 
well thought out cards out there and excellent results.
cdamiller5
98 posts
 
Simaudio 780D V2 OR 680D V2
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
@cdamiller5 - seems like a steal at $15k.  Lol.
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