Music streaming

HI @twangy57 .  Yes, you can plug an ethernet cable directly into the Vega and stream from there.  Remember you can also plug in an optical from a TV.  The newer Vegas (G2.2)  have HDMI arc input for sound from TV also, but the older versions do not.  For me, optical for TV sound is fine.  Once you stream directly from ethernet cable to Vega, you will forget all about the laptop!  BTW, the Vega was my first real upgrade into great sound.  I had a Bluesound Node before, and even a PS Audio Direct Stream I, but I found the Vega superior in all ways.  Your Vega is both a streamer and a DAC, but the emphasis on the Vega is the DAC.

If you want the ultimate in streaming sound quality (for me and my audio system, Tidal came out #1) go with either Tidal, Qobuz or both.  Happy listening.

Yes, you can plug an ethernet cable directly into the Vega and stream from there.  Remember you can also plug in an optical from a TV.  

So if I watch a video on you tube premium on my TV ,and use the optical output to the Vega I shouldn't loose much audio quality?

I have both Tidal and Qbuz, they both sound great. I’ve had Tidal longer and am more comfortable navigating the site. Just pick one and do a Trial. One thing I discovered is when I stream in my car Siri does not support Qbuz. I downloaded about 80 gigs of Tidal to my phone that I can play and stream when I’m in the mountains or off coast fishing and lack a cellular signal. Happy Listening, Mike B.