So just keep using the Bluesound but maybe change your cable, optical is not the best, I would personally use coax and some folks seem to like usb.
What's needed to Steam Tidal
Is there anything other than a MacBook need to get the best sound from Tidal? I recently purchased an AudioWhen Coffee 3m USB cable to run from my MacBook to Ayre Codex DAC. I am just streaming music from Tidal. Prior to the cable purchase I would stream using an Audioquest Vodka optical from my Bluesound Vault. Comparing the two, the sound coming from the Bluesound blows away the MacBook. The soundstage is wide, there's more detail, clearer etc. Do I need any special software or something or just stick to the sure thing?
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With as fine of a DAC the Ayre Codex is, it's drawback is there are only (2) inputs. There is one optical and (1) USB. As mentioned earlier, the Bluesound played via optical cable sounds phenomenal. Using the USB port from the MacBook, not so much. It sounds good, but not near as good as the Bluesound. |
forget the cables (tho many do like the LUSH ones - no one knows why); you might try a Schiit EITR - return if not happy also ask on: https://www.computeraudiophile.com |
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