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getting into streaming

So after many years of playing cd's, I'm considering getting into streaming music. I would prefer to use the DAC in my accuphase CD player; my question is I assume any streamer would require something additional to control it (smart phone, tablet etc) but I'm wondering if there is something out there that has its own controller to use to surf for songs, so I don't have to buy anything else to use it

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I went through all this 3 years ago.  A simple setup at first?

1.  Streamer.  Price $300 to $22000

2.  Ethernet cat 6 or higher from router to streamer.  $50 or less.

3.  I added am EMI/RF filter in ethernet connection.

4.  I use coax from streamer to DAC.  You can use the DAC IN your streamer if you want. $40

5.  I would use after market power cords.  $200 or higher

I personally have a Node 2i with an updated power supply.  I've the BlueOS app on my phone or computer.  It links to your streaming service library.  I also use an external DAC

A streaming service allows you to build your own library.  You can set up Playlist.

Anything you have done or need to do to lower digital and electrical noise will really add the extra air, detail, better sound stage.  There are lots of threads.  At first my brain was scrambled now I have a nice, easy to use setup.

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