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Digital streaming options for my system are confusing

I appreciate your advise in advance as I am more of a old school vinyl/cd guy. I have a McIntosh MAC6700 integrated receiver. It has a DAC but tech in this area is evolving at such a rapid rate that I am confused as the best way to access a high audio quality streaming/digital playback source. I have heard hi end streaming services (Tidal?) are great but my Amp does not have a direct iPhone/iPad connector. What is the best way to go that will keep my system simple and easy for the whole family to access? 
telemarcer
telemarcer OP
85 posts
 
I checked my owners manual and the optical and coax are only to 96 but via usb it does handle up to 192. I am willing to invest to optimize so are there specific cables and other details I should consider?
telemarcer OP
85 posts
 
32-196 kHz at 32 bit. I am doing my research but should I be focused on the 32 bit stream capacity
gdnrbob
4,417 posts
 
+3 for Bluesound, and you can use an external DAC with the Node.
Also nice is you can sync multiple systems in your house.
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asahitoro
244 posts
 
Another Bluesound Node 2i vote here.
mahler123
3,088 posts
 
Another Vote for Bluesound.  It sounds great in a high end system, I wouldn’t let old fashioned High End Dealer snobbery persuade you otherwise.
  May I ask the OP—how many 32 bit recordings do you own?
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