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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

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firstnot OP
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Thanks I will do the freebie method and report back as how it sounds.
I have a mac laptop and saw the free trial offer from Roon.
Tidal doesn't seem to have the trial offer but perhaps Qobuz does?
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troutchoker
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Good move. I have used Tidal for a long time. Now, I use Tidal MSQ on a Macbook. I have to say that I don't think there is a better way to listen to music if you want to enjoy a kick-ass collection. For the $20 a month, it cannot be beat, IMO.

I have a Nuprime DAC10 that has a USB input. I USB cable between my laptop and the DAC. That is all there is to it. If your Oppo does not accept a USB connection, I would upgrade the DAC.

I have a Node2 new in the box and I haven't even bothered to hook it up because I listen only near field, so why bother?

Add a good quality USB cable and that is all I need to get a very nice sound from TIdal. It is FLAC quality for me.
audioengr
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I got a free trial of Tidal.
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