You could do this all with a Raspberry Pi with Volumio via USB (cheapest, maybe best) or using a digital out card.
If you go with USB, your hardware outlay is under $100
If you go with USB, your hardware outlay is under $100
Going Tidal, Need ???
I plan to subscribe to the Hi-Rez Tidal service at $20/month.
In addition I have been told to expect to pay $150/year for
the Roon Service. Apparently Roon’s software is said be easiest to navigate.
So what equipment do I need to buy to enjoy HiRes sound?
-I do not have a lot of downloaded material, cds or records to store.
-I do have a DAC built into my cd player-oppo 205-which is usable independently.
-Budget is $2,000.00
Can someone explain to me, using 50 or less and small words, how streaming hardware and software function?
Equipment I own: Freya/Cary/Oppo/Altec.
Thanks,
Jeff
In addition I have been told to expect to pay $150/year for
the Roon Service. Apparently Roon’s software is said be easiest to navigate.
So what equipment do I need to buy to enjoy HiRes sound?
-I do not have a lot of downloaded material, cds or records to store.
-I do have a DAC built into my cd player-oppo 205-which is usable independently.
-Budget is $2,000.00
Can someone explain to me, using 50 or less and small words, how streaming hardware and software function?
Equipment I own: Freya/Cary/Oppo/Altec.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Tidal is well integrated with Roon, but you don’t need Roon to get Tidal. There is other player software that delivers better SQ IME, like Linn Kazoo. You can even stream Tidal on a Sonos Connect. Reclock it with a Synchro-Mesh and you have a world-class digital source at 24/96 with 7psec of jitter. Here is the list of players that support Tidal: https://support.tidal.com/hc/en-us/sections/200680222-Home-Audio-Players Steve N. Empirical Audio |
Tidal is the streaming service, Roon is an overlay that adds better meta data and links to similar music it also integrates your own music you may have stored on a NAS for example. Like the others said you do not need Roon to use tidal. I don't use Roon anymore and just use the Tidal app on my PC. some good suggestions already but for a lot more tech information and other ideas look at AudioStream.com its Stereophiles digital streaming sight. There is a huge amount of information there from the basics to more advanced set ups. One other option is a small form computer ( Apple or PC) that has a digital out. I use an Asus Vivo, couple hundred bucks, but you do need a way to monitor it like a small monitor or if you have a TV in the same room makes for an excellent streamer and lets you do other computer related stuff that the dedicated streamers cant do. |
Since you already have the OPPO 205 and use if for your DAC, you should just use it as a renderer for Roon and stream Tidal to it. You don't need to buy any hardware. Just use any computer and load Roon and Tidal on it and stream to the 205 using WIFI. From the OPPO 205 webpage: Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet connects the UDP-205 to users’ home networks, so users can easily play media files stored on computers and home servers. Roon is an incredibly rich and engaging way to browse and organize your music. It runs on most Mac, Windows, and Linux PCs, or on other products which include Roon Core. Being Roon Ready means that the UDP-205 transparently discovers and connects to Roon without any configuration, and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to your UDP-205 player. Together, Roon and OPPO deliver the power, flexibility, and performance of networked audio, with the easiest setup and highest reliability available. The UDP-205 supports streaming stereo PCM audio up to 192 kHz 24-bit from Roon. Learn more about Roon Ready, and sign up for a free 60-day trial by redeeming the code 0PP0-M1NA-MLB4. You even can maybe get a 60-day free trial of Roon. Steve N. Empirical Audio |
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