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Streaming for beginner

I have a PS Audio front end-- DMP disc player and DirectSteam DAC. Very happy with the resolution and performance, especially from my redbook cd collection. For those familiar with the DSD, it is upgradable via a network bridge card to become a dedicated streamer. When I bought this DAC, I was looking ahead to an eventual migration to streaming.
I also have a Spotify account, that currently only serves me as a companion to my iPhone during walks and exercise.

My question: assume my goal is to stream for convenience, simplicity, and achieve audio quality that equals or surpasses that of redbook cd’s. I am not looking to purchase music or download it for storage. What am I missing? I also have a dedicated iPad that can serve as the interface to the DAC/Streamer. Spotify also claims that streaming in high resolution is available on my account. Do I need anything else? Am I oversimplifying this?

I am a beginner when it comes to streaming, so please answer in simple terms since I will not be familiar with a lot of the services and components mentioned elsewhere in these forums. In fact, confusing enough for me that it is forcing me to ask here.


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toyman
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I used Spotify on my Directstream Dac w/Bridge without issue.

As far as sounding good, Spotify sounds find when I don't already own it. We have a family Spotify membership.

I also have a Peachtree nova 300 which is designed to remove any device noise.

So Spotify is good mobile or selected to play on the PS Audio DSD.

toyman
40 posts
 
I also have a Roon server I built to stream to the PS Audio DSD as it an endpoint for Roon, Spotify and... if you have the Bridge card. You can pick a used one up and save money.

Added a PS Audio DMP disc player because it connects to DSD. Mainly listen to files on the server. I store music on a USB drive and built a silent server for $300.

There are many ways to stream, you have a great start with your system.

It is easy to talk about spending money on this or that, it is harder to pick a path and add the pieces one by one. You have a great DAC and CD Transport. 
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