Digital streaming options for my system are confusing

I can wholeheartedly recommended Bluesound. I have the Vault 2 but if you do not need or want CD ripping ability then the Node 2 or latest 2i should work.
One other point on the Vault is that it takes hard wired internet only where the Nodes take wireless.

I used to run my Vault via spdif into McIntosh c48 pre which has very similar DAC to the mac6700 although possibly a generation earlier.

It sounded stunning is best word for it.
Have since moved on many times on amps, DAC etc but still have the Vault as to better it I know I need spend a LOT more than the $1050 it cost me couple years back.

Another vote for Node 2. The newest version is the Node2i. If you get a Bluesound and stream Tidal and the MQA albums, you might be surprised at the quality of sound. Auralic, Lumin and Innuous have some high quality offerings but I have found NAD and Bluesound are really dedicated to customer support. To me customer support often gets overlooked when choosing brands. Some companies and dealers promise the world when you pay top dollar for the gear, but fall short with delivering service. I have had stellar IT support for networking issues with the modestly priced Node 2.

What he said. 

OP, what’s your budget? I also have a Node2 and like it a lot but there are better streamer/DAC combinations out there. You can even start with a $35 Chromecast Audio and use optical link into your existing DAC and see how you like it.  As for 24 vs. 32 bits or 96 vs. 192k, by far majority of the best MQA encoded content from Tidal is at 96 so your DAC’s optical input will suffice.

I appreciate the love for the Node. Going to do it. My only stored digital files are about 500 CD's that I burned about 10 years ago. All my recent music buys have been vinyl but when I need to stream holiday music and my best option is an iPod touch with and old Bose Bluetooth portable it got me to wake up. I also heard a great female singer profiled on NPR not long ago and her music was only available via download. Time to shake off the dust old guy....