Music server vs. external hard drive to DAC

I sold my Synology as I found that cheap SSDs sound at least as good and much easier to work with.

Not sure who "told" you different but I stand by it.

Why would adding a network into the mix add positive change to any SQ?

When the Iinternet goes down you got nothing.

I appreciate the input but I believe I’m at fault in describing what I’m looking to accomplish or the equipment needed to do so. I’m looking and asking about a music streamer, not a server. So the question - will a relatively inexpensive streamer played through a decent DAC give CD quality results? Already being a Amazon Prime customer is their streaming service on par with the other variants. Thanks

Sorry  @maxwave, I thought maybe it was an  honest mistake.  No insult intended.

It should equal CDs but I never compared Prime LL to CDs while I tried it. Happier with Qobuz because it plays on most streamers while few have be embraced Amazon. I listened most often with my PC which might be why I dropped it.