Foreraus, I went your route years ago until I bought a dedicated streamer dac in one box and eliminated the computer interface. I also got better sound. You are correct ITunes saves as AIFF not Flac....or whatever Apple calls it. I put my multi thousand CD library onto a solid state outboard hard drive and just plugged it into the back of my Lumin, which streams just about anything. If you want a simple, uncluttered solution I suggest picking up a one box unit to plug into your hi fi. Streaming is the "new" direction and I believe it’s here to stay.
Need help. Music server and streaming. Newbie.
Still pretty new to streaming....considering what I currently have, which way do I need to go?
I currently have a desktop computer in a room adjacent to the room of my main system.
I want to start eliminating cds and sacds from the main system room.
so, I want some type of server in main system or streaming from my desktop.
I have an Oppo UDP-205 that does some streaming. Not sure it’s capabilities. I have an iPad.
Without running an ethernet cable between rooms, can I get at least cd-quality sound to stream music from my desktop to main system over wifi with a network player?
I had been looking at music servers like the Sony HAP-Z1es or Blusound Vault 2i that would store everything....and I was leaning toward these.
Or do I need to look into a laptop computer and dac setup? (I don’t currently have any laptop).
Also Trying to keep cost under $2k.
Thanks for any input...
I currently have a desktop computer in a room adjacent to the room of my main system.
I want to start eliminating cds and sacds from the main system room.
so, I want some type of server in main system or streaming from my desktop.
I have an Oppo UDP-205 that does some streaming. Not sure it’s capabilities. I have an iPad.
Without running an ethernet cable between rooms, can I get at least cd-quality sound to stream music from my desktop to main system over wifi with a network player?
I had been looking at music servers like the Sony HAP-Z1es or Blusound Vault 2i that would store everything....and I was leaning toward these.
Or do I need to look into a laptop computer and dac setup? (I don’t currently have any laptop).
Also Trying to keep cost under $2k.
Thanks for any input...