Improving on the stream of a combined streamer dac

You simply can't go too cheap, and expect miracles Lol!!!  Happy listening. 

Instead of searching Audiogon, Search via ChatGPT and it will search A'gon and other site and give you better results. Actually, it does not search, you will be using a pre-searched (or trained) version of ChatGPT.

I would try and move as far away from cable ethernet as possible. Your equippment doesn't allow for end to end Optical fiber but try a media converter it will isolate your system from EM and RF noise you can use high quality Fiber like corrning and a very short cat 7/8 to your streamer. I use end Fiber via SFP modules and found it transformational.

Remember not all streamed music sounds good. When its at its best, its a match for any format, when its ordinary you really notice but that is the same for CD's they can and often do sound terrible and so it is with vinyl. 

Often, its just the consequence of enjoying a highly resolving system and I try to enjoy the music and not going down rabbit holes and scrutinizing every recording frailty.

Tidal is my chosen streaming platform, but I'm not saying its the best or worst. Its just my choice for now. I see little point in subscribing to them all.

I would advise you to keep it simple, minimize the interfaces and look after the connections to your equippment, maximize its opportunities to perform at its best. Electrocompanient is decent gear.

I wish you a merry Christmas, a happy 2026 and success with your Hi Fi goals

A good schmann generator with good LPS power supply

On eBay $399 , much better then cheaply made 888 audio revive

2 even better, not snake oil  I borrowed 1 for a week 

Before purchasing  they lessen all the noice , magnetic fields 

This one by far the best one I have found and excellent 

Linear power supply which is essential !!

What is a Schmann generator?