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Tidal and Streaming player

I just started playing with Tidal Hifi and wow.  I have been out of this for 10 years and I am impressed.  Now I am thinking about getting a streaming player that has the capacity to store songs as well.

I saw the Bluesound stuff and liked it but what are the real options out there on a budget like the Bluesound?
I do like the possibility of the having a built in amp like the Powernode.
portlandlay
mahler123
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Yamaha and other AVRs have their own streaming/whole home applications similar to Bluesound.  It may depend on the other needs in your system.  If you need or want an AVR, you might consider them.
  I have a Bluesound Vault 2 in my 2 channel system, the Node 2 in my surround system ( the Node doesn't play in surround), and the Pulse Mini in my kitchen.  It is great to be able to move around the house listening to music but the Pulse Mini  was not a good deal--$500 for a glorified boom box.  So I wouldn't consider Bluesound Powernode
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akg_ca
2,335 posts
 
Go to iTunes and download the Onkyo HF player
now you can stream TIDAL and play your downloads in hi-Rez 24/96
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akg_ca
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http://www.whathifi.com/advice/how-to-play-hi-res-music-your-iphone


portlandlay OP
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Awesome link.  Thanks guys!
gdnrbob
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The DAC in the Bluesound is pretty good for the price, but I opted for just the Node (now discontinued, so available for less), and output to my Schiit DAC.
The Bluesound gives me whole house connectivity, while the Schiit Dac's give better sound output.
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