Better CDP or network player?

Looks like a good plan. Win 10 has a built in dlna server not sure if it's used much anymore there is  probably better third party media server software. 

My vote would go to a network streamer. I recently purchased a Lumin D2 and stream Tidal through it. I'm finding that I rarely use my CD player anymore because it's so much more convenient to just play the selection through the D2. 

Another reason I'm suggesting a streamer is because I think we're moving in the direction of not owning physical media as much as we used to and most people are just streaming more. I used to buy CD's and DVD's and now I can't tell you the last time I bought a disc. other people have told me the same thing too.

r-66........thanks, I’ll consider that one TOO!! LOL.....I really appreciate all the help and experience in this......Seems like I still have some reading to do before I break out the plastic :).........I guess the set up issue is what has me intimidated............It shouldn’t, I spent a career in electronics, but computers were only a tool to help with my job, never bothered getting far beyond what I needed to know to get through the day. There was always somebody more computer savvy than me nearby if I had issues.......I guess there still is.......on line and thanks be for THAT........I can fix damn near anything electronic, but I can also get lost in a PC in about......that fast :)

I was slow to adopt CD, having only recently purchased a very nice TT rig at the time...........Guess this won't be any different.

It’s a pity about Oppo because they were essentially a one box solution, combining streaming, DAC and disc spinning in one great sounding piece of gear

Yeah, they have an excellent rep. Haven't read the details for their demise, but I assume it was a corporate thing.......You can still pick pick up the gear, but without support, I'd be wary.