The blusound node is a great start, but if $500 is too much for starters l would suggest the Dayton audio WBA31. It is around $50 at Parts Express. It has RCA and optical outputs. It supports Tidal, Spotify (paid subscription) and many others (not Qobuz) by wifi streaming.
Streaming virgin
I know this is a broad topic but I have to start somewhere. Up to now my source has only been my cd collection. I would like to get into streaming to discover new music. My current system is modest consisting of a Simaudio 340ix integrated and 260d transport. Speakers are Focal936. I currently have a Spotify premium account that I use with my Amazon kindle tablet and ear phones. I do not have a PC at present. So, where do I start? Will I need additional equipment ie computer, server, etc? I am pretty ignorant with all this tech stuff. I'm looking to get quality sound as easily as possible and if I have to spend a few bucks to do so thats ok.
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@dagery although not required, you might want to add Roon - a software which makes all you file sources look like one library, and allows you to do in depth queries like “which albums did this drummer play in” https://roonlabs.com |
I'm not extremely tech savvy either so I went an easy way and purchased a Marantz ND 8006 CDP/streamer and its so easy to use. I also have Spotify and the 8006 connects to your phone via Wifi---then voila! Spotify is streaming through your stereo. Good DAC too! Its a great piece for streaming and playing CDs.Technics also has a new CD/Streamer that's getting good reviews. Good luck!! |
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