Improving on the stream of a combined streamer dac

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?

You might try a DDC as I and many here have found it can provide very significant improvements in streaming performance.  I bought a used Denafrips Iris for $400 and it made a big difference so this may be something you can try that won’t break the bank.  Best of luck. 

Good advice so far. I would invest in the best Ethernet filter you can afford. I have had good luck with the Stack products, having recently upgraded from the Smoothlan to the Regenerator, I can vouch for their effectiveness. I run mine before my server, but you can try moving it between the server and streamer. If you are looking for a Canadian Ethernet cable, I like and have the Audio Sensibility OCC silver cable. WireWorld is a great option as well.

While it may have only a small effect, a good shielded power cable, and maybe power filtering if you have a noisy line, might make a difference. Noise is the enemy of digital.