“Even further to that, how can I take the files that are on the SD card that's in the N200 and move them elsewhere?”
@navyachts
I hope this is a temporary move? Ideally, you want to play files stored on N200 SSD (solid state drive) not elsewhere on your network.
You gotten some good advise, getting a better DAC would be the next logical step. Patience is the key when it comes to optimizing your streaming setup. You’re off to great start with N200. As far as hearing differences between stored vs streaming files, it would come down to original mastering and downstream components. If you’re planning to rip CD’s, I would select WAV as ripping format since WAV encoding uses no compression. Have fun!