Install Audirvana - it bypasses the apple processing and delivers the raw data from the file to the dac. - it can also play flac if you desire.
It pre-loads tracks - so there is less of an issue using wireless, which can lead to dropouts with itunes alone
It also integrates with iTunes, which I use with a droid app called Retune to control from my tablet
I was very surprised at the difference it made - better imaging and dynamics
Get a half decent cable - I use DH Labs for USB and optical- they've so far proved to be better than other brands I have tried - like Chord. They do affect the sound, because some cables drop data when streaming and the dac just fills in the missing data best it can.
Also, make sure you either backup your tunes frequently - or get a drive (NAS or usb) with dual drives that support RAID - I've now reloaded my cd's a couple of times due to hard disk failure
Hope this helps
It pre-loads tracks - so there is less of an issue using wireless, which can lead to dropouts with itunes alone
It also integrates with iTunes, which I use with a droid app called Retune to control from my tablet
I was very surprised at the difference it made - better imaging and dynamics
Get a half decent cable - I use DH Labs for USB and optical- they've so far proved to be better than other brands I have tried - like Chord. They do affect the sound, because some cables drop data when streaming and the dac just fills in the missing data best it can.
Also, make sure you either backup your tunes frequently - or get a drive (NAS or usb) with dual drives that support RAID - I've now reloaded my cd's a couple of times due to hard disk failure
Hope this helps