@fmer thanks for the Hi-Fi Rose suggestion. I'll look into it.
@erik_squires yes, just play files from hard drive. If no HDMI out for a tv what are people using...a tablet?
Tried playing files via computer, spent more time fixing things than playing music. Straight into the Oppo sounded better than the 'puter/dac ever did. Using a Raspberry Pi looks another hobby.
Thanks,
aldnorab