Streaming 101


I know nothing about streaming and would like some feedback. All I have is a laptop running windows. Is there a one box way to do everything? I have an older SACD player and don't think I can access its DAC.( Esoteric X-01 D2) The rest of my setup is pretty evolved so I would like something commensurate without breaking the bank. Internet radio is something I would really like to be able to access. Excuse my ignorance, most of the music reviews I read about these days seem to be unavailable to me via my turntable or CD player. Thanks.

joeyfed55

dacs dio move however you will not find a dac combo which can better a  lumin x1 unless you spend big bucks and than the improvements are not huge over an x1

 

 

and most dacs are osolete in 1 to 2 years unless you purchase an  aqua dac or bricasti bothof these dacs are upgradable.

 

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect nj 

lumin, bricasti, Aqua hifi dealers

 

Whoa there big fellas! I need to find out if streaming is for me before I whip out the ole credit card. Bought a Bluesound Node 2 at 40% off list and will experiment. I always appreciate the helpful tips, thanks.

Dude — you’re the one who said you were looking for an “end game” setup and threw out the $5k number, so don’t blame us! We’re just here to spend as much $$$ as you give us.  Nature of the beast.  Streaming is for you — it’s for everybody whether they know it or not — and if you care about sound I’m sure you’ll be upgrading from the Node soon. One tip — do Qobuz and not Tidal with its silly MQA crap. Enjoy your new worlds of music! There’s no going back.

Dude — you’re the one who said you were looking for an “end game” setup and threw out the $5k number,

LOL, not sh!t eh?

joey wrong strategy a node will not impress soeone who has been listening  to a highend cd player or vinyl rig  go to a storeand listen

 

the node is great for its price