Buy an Intel NUC kit with a suitable sized HD and Windows 10. Add JRiver for music management. Buy an external DAC. Schitt Audio has a great variety from a $99 Modi2 to a $2400 Yggy. I had the Bifrost Multibit and it was very good for $600. Control JRIver from any cheap android tablet. Here is a NUC you may want to consider... https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAA0S6135083 Plus now you have a fully functional Widows computer. You can load any other software you want to on it.
Newbie Looking for Advice on Streaming Music
Hello Audiogon world.
I am new to this hobby but I think it will suit me well as it looks like it is an endless pursuit of perfection of sound without ever really getting there. I love the endless possibilities, difference in thought, technology driven aspect mixed with old school art.
I am in the process of building my first 2 channel set up and recently picked up a Primaluna Dialogue HP and a pair of Sonus Faber Chameleons for starters.
Im looking to stream music from Tidal to the new equipment as simple as possible without compromising sound as much as I possibly can (budget permitting of course)
I have been doing some research and I must say this part of the equation is rather confusing with a lot of technical speak that gets brought into the discussion which is a bit overwhelming for a newbie trying to soak it all in.
Do I need to purchase a high quality DAC?
Can I just buy a streaming box like the Paradigm PW Link or Def Tech W Adapt and hook it into the Primaluna?
Do I go with the Halide Design DAC HD D/A Converter from computer straight into Primaluna?
I also read about the wyred4sound modified Sonos Connect. Does that plus into a DAC or straight into Amp?
Apologies for all the newbie questions. I did try searching and doing some research but found myself getting confused. If someone could help me clear up what I will need that will set me on the path to researching the best value for my budget for each component I will need to accomplish my goals of streaming my music from Tidal.
Thanks in advance. I think this will be a fun hobby!
Don
I am new to this hobby but I think it will suit me well as it looks like it is an endless pursuit of perfection of sound without ever really getting there. I love the endless possibilities, difference in thought, technology driven aspect mixed with old school art.
I am in the process of building my first 2 channel set up and recently picked up a Primaluna Dialogue HP and a pair of Sonus Faber Chameleons for starters.
Im looking to stream music from Tidal to the new equipment as simple as possible without compromising sound as much as I possibly can (budget permitting of course)
I have been doing some research and I must say this part of the equation is rather confusing with a lot of technical speak that gets brought into the discussion which is a bit overwhelming for a newbie trying to soak it all in.
Do I need to purchase a high quality DAC?
Can I just buy a streaming box like the Paradigm PW Link or Def Tech W Adapt and hook it into the Primaluna?
Do I go with the Halide Design DAC HD D/A Converter from computer straight into Primaluna?
I also read about the wyred4sound modified Sonos Connect. Does that plus into a DAC or straight into Amp?
Apologies for all the newbie questions. I did try searching and doing some research but found myself getting confused. If someone could help me clear up what I will need that will set me on the path to researching the best value for my budget for each component I will need to accomplish my goals of streaming my music from Tidal.
Thanks in advance. I think this will be a fun hobby!
Don
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Yes, the Synchro-Mesh can be ordered with 24/96 or 16/44.1 output. Any sample-rate up to 24/192 at the input works. This will reduce the jitter to 18psec and your AN DAC will love this. I highly recommend at least putting my Standard BNC cable with RCA adapters on the output side of the Synchro-Mesh. Actually best if used on both input and output, but you can use any cable you already have on the input. See: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=154918.0 Steve N. |
I I will recommend starting from functionalities and end up with products. Do you want Roon? Then certain products are recommended. Do you want Tidal. Likewise. Are streaming from a computer or phone? To a HiFi? Multi room? Just at home or also mobile? Personally I wanted streaming to HiFi and from my phone and I wanted it from router connected by Ethernet and with my phone as remote controller. I wanted Tidal as primary source. I did did not know about Roon at the time and opted for a HiFi setup at home and a all-in-system in my summer house and iPhone streaming on the go. As all is based on Tidal I selected streaming products with Tidal build in. |
Here is a list of Audio gear that Tidal supports, e.g built in support I think http://tidal.com/us/download |
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