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

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

OK, so let's work on wringing more out of the node, get a good ethernet cable and power cord and very important an Audioquest Jitterbug for it. IF you like it, upgrade to a linear power supply kit and eventually a nice DAC. You got good advice from @ghdprentice on the Schitt DAC for the $. You also got great advice on Qobuz as your streaming service, although i also have Tidal.

enjoy the massive amount of tunes now at your fingertips....