Ready For Digital Source...Computer?


I have speakers and amplification all figured out, now I need a source. No vinyl and not concerned with CD's at this point.
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that. 

Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.

Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.

Thanks






high-amp

The Gustard X22 might be cleaner (less distortion) than the Topping D90.  The Topping might be better in other ways.

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auxinput - OK Dr. DAC, thank you for all the detailed and informative advice! With that, I have been in contact with Young at SHENZHENAUDIO. He says he will honor his Black Friday pricing on a L.K.S Audio MH-DA005 until I have finished the remodel on my house.

All the best to you and your family over the holiday season, thanks so much again!