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Add streamer with quality sound to system for Tidal and portable drive

I want to add a streamer to my system, I am currently using a Dell laptop with a decent USB cable.

Will I be satisfied with a Node 2 streaming Tidal and plugging in a portable drive? I want to control from my phone. I don't need multi room access.

This is my equipment in terms of expectations: 

  • Rogue 99 pre amp

  • Rouge Ares phono pre amp

  • Rogue m180 monoblocks

  • SOTA Saphhire III

  • Dynavector DV-20X

  • Rega Saturn CD

  • Linear Power Supply for DAC

  • Brooklyn DAC

  • Vandersteen 2CE

  • Vandesteen 2W subs x2



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I just revamped my system from a MacBook Pro to a streamer.  I also use an external DAC.  I debated between the Bluesound 2 or Auralic Aries Mini.  I went with the Mini based on the Lightning DS platform for the App. Very stable with great reviews.  Of course sound quality is up to par being an Auralic. 

But...I didn't realize it at the time but my Gen 1 iPad and another old iPhone we have kicking around don't support Lightning DS.  And there is no native app for Androids either. 
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