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Need streaming setup help!

Hello audio geeks-

I need a little help. I'd like to add high-res streaming capability to my audio system and subscribe to Tidal, and maybe other streaming services. I've read  a few recommendations here on A'gon regarding what gear is best, and have come up with a list. Was hoping someone with experience could either confirm what I need to buy, or give me a better alternative?

My current system is comprised of Unison Research S6 integrated tube amp, Tannoy Super Gold SGM10 monitors, and Meridian CD player.

Based on the threads I've read and my desire to go wireless, I'll need:

-High-speed internet (which I already have)
-IPad (which I already have)
-2 Apple Airport Extreme Routers (one to cable coming in to house, one to DAC)
-1 Airport Expresss extender (how does this fit in?)
-Mytek Brooklyn DAC
-Bluesound Node 2

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.




bob_rodgers

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marktomaras
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I agree with the above poster. I am a big Apple loyalist, but I am not interested in their airports. There are better and faster WiFi routers available.

as for the blusound and mytek, this could be nice. Bluesound is a simple device with a mobile app for control, so you could use the bluesound to feed the streams to the mytek.

however, this is not the only way.  The previous poster suggested a Mac mini with Roon. I use this setup, and I adore Roon.  Really incredible software.  The bluesound will be less fidly perhaps, but I would lean towards a Roon setup.

A used ps audio Perfect Wave Dac mk 2 with Bridge 2 is worth looking at. 


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