Add streamer with quality sound to system for Tidal and portable drive

I think the general answer to your question is yes, adding a streamer for Tidal will likely be a satisfying upgrade over your current setup.  It was for me.  I was using an iMac, and then an optimized Mac mini as my digital front end in a couple of systems.  I purchased an Aurender N100H and it was a sizable upgrade in sound over the optimized Mac (running Audivarna).  In another system, I bought a Bluesound Node 2 as a streamer to again replace an optimized Mac mini front end. I’m running the Node 2 into an outboard DAC - again, pretty sizable improvement in sound quality.  

I’m guessing with your system, you’ll notice a pretty significant improvement too.
Best,

I have been using a Bluesound vault2 for near 2 years, mainly streaming tidal.
I very quickly figured out its weak spot was its built in DAC.
I output via spdif to a Brooklyn dac and I have no desire to look further.
On 24/96 and 192 files it is simply stunning in my system.

@uberwaltz, I concur with your post, but I wanted to add that for the money, the Bluesound DAC isn't too bad. I think they were wise in allowing users to output to a DAC of their choice. It really makes it incredibly versatile at a great price point.
Bob

I'm streaming Tidal through my Lumin D2. I'm extremely pleased with the SQ and it integrates very well with Roon.

http://www.luminmusic.com/lumin-d2.html

@gdnrbob
I agree it was a great idea to have an onboard dac for those who do not have one.
I also really like I can output spdif to my main rig and toslink to another rig.
 I use a 50ft toslink to send signal to my second system. Saved me buying a node!