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System Upgrades for Streaming

Hi all. Wondering if some of the experts here could lend me a hand. About 3 years ago, I purchased a Rogue Cronus Magnum II, KEF LS50s, Project Debut Carbon with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, and Peachtree Audio DAC iTx. BlueJeans RCA and Analysis Plus Oval 12 speaker cables. I recently added a KEF C4 subwoofer for movies. System is pretty good for my 800 sq foot Brooklyn apartment. Main room for sound system is 12' x 40'.

I find myself streaming a bit more (mostly Grateful Dead/Phish) and am considering a switch to Tidal from Spotify. If I were to upgrade the system to make it easier to stream via Bluetooth, what's the best method? Apple TV to DAC to Cronus? Is that going to erase any benefit from Tidal loss-less?

Also, what's the next upgrade for this system? Should I be looking into better power supply? A better sub (REL or JL Audio)? Since I don't use the vinyl daily (weekend mornings mostly), I'll probably avoid upgrading that to a Rega/Music Hall, but I could be convinced. Any comments on my cables?

jdtalv
jdtalv OP
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Audiojedi - perfect suggestion. I was leaning that way too. In fact, I already posted the Peachtree DAC on Ebay/Craigslist to recoup what I'll spend on the Bluesound! Great to have the decision affirmed. 
freediver
1,162 posts
 
^^^Why spend that much $ when you are STILL going to be streaming through Aptx?Now that I think about it you can get an AptX Streamer with analogue plugs for about $100.00 from several audio gear manufacturers..
jdtalv OP
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Freediver - interesting. I guess my thought is if I'm using either the Bluesound (which can decode MQA files from Tidal Masters) or the Dayton Audio (which can transmit Tidal 24bit/192khz) to my DAC, then i'd be using WiFi and bypassing the Bluetooth AptX. Would you agree? 
freediver
1,162 posts
 
It still comes down to WiFi Protocols vs Bluetooth Protocols..IMO our systems are similarly resolving & I never heard a difference between the 2..
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