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Alternative to Audirvana and Audrivana Studio -- how to stream wirelessly?

I tried to simplify my music listening as much as I can. Got Hegel integrated with built-in DAC and WIFI. I was happily using Audirvana to stream with minor glitches until recently when the software become unusable. I can't seem to find the problem and they can't help me. I can use a USB cable from Tidal and listen that way but I prefer a wireless connection. I think that way sound is slightly better. 
I also tried finding answers to this question on the forum but could not locate a similar discussion. 
Any suggestions? thank you in advance. 
petar3
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sbank
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Is your Hegel Roon-Ready?
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sbank
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A renderer/streamer won't make Audirvana glitches go away, it will allow you to switch to more alternatives...most have DLNA/UPnP, many incorporate Roon(which includes Tidal & Qobuz), others have streaming service direct connections. You can use a tablet or phone as remote with many apps depending on what renderer you get. Some brands have their own app, others allow any OpenHome app(e.g. Linn Kazoo, Lumin app).
FWIW, I find the Roon user experience miles ahead of everything else and love controlling playback on multiple devices from mac/iPad/iPhone. Watch Hans B's youtube on Roon 1.8 if you want a good demo. Cheers,
Spencer
petar3 OP
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hegel, famously, does not yet have roon compatibility. roon is crazy expensive, too. 
many thanks for all suggestions

sns
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I noticed latest Audirvana releases requires Mac High Sierrra OS or Windows 10 64bit, sure you're instability issues lay here.

I don't consider Roon crazy expensive at $120 per year considering it's value to me.

Every streaming service will require OS upgrades along the way. At some point likely every server device will become obsolete.
petar3 OP
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isn't 120 for Roon on top of 1k for the equipment? 
I have Big Sur OS -- just updated from HS. possible issues are related. Weird thing is that I have issues on some days but not on others. Issues vary during each day too. I have no issue with any other of the 5 machines or streaming applications that are on the same WIFI system. 
I tried the new Audrivana Studio. Same variety of issues. 
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