Digital improvements possible?


Hello all computer audiophiles,
I’m actually pretty satisfied with the sound of my system, but lately I’m wondering if it would be worth trying to refine my digital playback. 
Here’s what I currently have...
MacBook Pro-2011 with High Sierra v 10.13.6 and 10 GB memory 
MHDT non oversampling Stockholm 2 DAC
Audiophilleo 2 USB/SPDIF converter with PurePower power supply
Silnote Epirus USB cable

Disclaimers: For playback I almost exclusively use Tidal Hifi streaming service. I sold my CDP and honestly, I’m too lazy to want to rip CDs. I’m curious about hi-res formats, but I don’t think my NOS DAC will process them? 
And I’ve tried Audirvana and some other programs but wasn’t impressed. 
I’m not a computer expert either, and stream Tidal through my Mac with WiFi. 
Am I beyond hope without spending megabucks? If there are simple things I could do to improve quality I’d truly appreciate any advice. 
Thanks!
Linc

lincnabby

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Thanks for feedback so far, guys!
Erik- I have Vandy 2ceSig 2s and have tried to discern a difference between battery and AC from the wall with my Mac. I have a dedicated power line and Porter Port outlets and can’t tell a difference. Thanks for info on the Stockholm too!

MZ- I’ve wondered about that. There seems to be a lot of hype about hi-Rez, but I’ve not compared it with regular CD quality personally. I do believe Tidal is just as good as CD downloads I’ve done in iTunes. I’ve A/B’d tracks head to head and could tell no difference. I can seem to discern better quality on MQA albums on Tidal versus the same non-master album on Tidal, however. And I have some room treatments for first reflecting points on side walls and behind the speakers. 

I know now some people run JRiver, Roon, etc... is there an advantage sonically?
Since I stream Tidal via WiFi it seems to really slow things down for me. Do I need to upgrade my internet speed?
Any other tips are most welcome. 
Thanks again. 
Thanks for all the input folks!
Erik- someday I hope to run a good quality Ethernet line directly to my MacBook, though our modem is on first floor and my listening room is upstairs. Still, perhaps it would improve SQ over WiFi. 

Brotw- thanks for sharing your experience with Live Dirac- I’ll check it out. I tried Audirvana for Tidal and was unimpressed, but perhaps it was a processing issue with my Mac. At the time I hadn’t upgraded memory on my laptop. Now I have more. 

Mahler123- I have an Osyssey Kismet stereo amp and a JE Labs 6sn7/76 tube based linestage. I think it pairs pretty well with the Vandys.