2. digital
  3. 154572-139109

Streaming only for Tidal Premium

A long time audiophile, nowadays, I only listen to TIDAL Premium through USB Audio Player Pro using an Android tablet connected with a long USB cable to one of a few DACs.  I use the tablet like a juke box and rarely listen to my own music collection.

I have a couple of DIY DACs, a Sabaj D5, and have a Dennafrips Ares 2 on the way .I generally do not use a preamp. The amps are Krell KSA100, Classe AMP2, and Parasound A21. Speakers will generally be B&W 705 S2.  I may change components regularly.

I know little to nothing about streamers but I thought a streamer would get rid of the USB cable and give me more flexibility and potentially better SQ.

I would like recommendations of a streamer that could connect to my wifi server and TIDAL, with software that is equal to or better than USBAudioPlayerPro.

I would like to be able to control the volume and the streamer/TIDAL with an android app. 
chinook9
chinook9 OP
68 posts
 
I went ahead and ordered a Node 2i.  This will give me a chance to evaluate the technology and decide if I might like something from the higher end. 
tomcy6's avatar
tomcy6
2,605 posts
 
Let us know how it goes.
chinook9 OP
68 posts
 
Node 2i should arrive today.  Excited to check it out and compare to my wired solution.  
david1963
10 posts
 
Consider going with a Naim Uniti Star.  I recently got one and it is paired with my B&W 702 S2's and it is the best audio acquisition I've made.  Love it and can definitely hear a significant difference between 44.1/16 and higher res streams.   
More to discover