Roon Nucleus with a WD 2 tb USB drive to a streamer of your choice. I recommend a Bryston Bdp 3 to a BDA 3 DAC. Even with some snazzy cables that rig runs in way under 10k. No PC, no Apple. Rip files via db poweramp. Ripping does require a computer with a drive. Add Tidal and just listen to music.
My experience after lost of 20k$
I am not happy because I have paid more than 20k$ for PC Audio.
if you like sound of Audionote/kondo/living voice horn/old tannoy/carbon cable then I 100% recommend you to forget PC Audio and just go for CEC TL-X 3.0 transport.
do not go for PC Audio.
if you should go for PC audio just do this:
macbook pro 15" MJLQ2LL/A or MJLT2LL/A model 2015
Wavelength USB DAC Crimson or Cosecant
Purist Audio 30 Anniversary USB Cable 1m
remember I have tested all pc , caps , reclockers all cables all thing in this market , do not pay for them.
if you like sound of Audionote/kondo/living voice horn/old tannoy/carbon cable then I 100% recommend you to forget PC Audio and just go for CEC TL-X 3.0 transport.
do not go for PC Audio.
if you should go for PC audio just do this:
macbook pro 15" MJLQ2LL/A or MJLT2LL/A model 2015
Wavelength USB DAC Crimson or Cosecant
Purist Audio 30 Anniversary USB Cable 1m
remember I have tested all pc , caps , reclockers all cables all thing in this market , do not pay for them.