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DAC vs CD Player for cd playback with computer audio - Help old timer out

Getting back into the game after along time away.  So much has changed!

I think I want to stick with Audio Research for a number of reasons, nostalgic and otherwise.

I want to play CDs and also to play files from my computer. Streaming would be nice.  How would that work out with the following setups?

1. If I have a CD player is it POSSIBLE that I could use the DAC in THAT CD Player to play my computer audio?  For example an Audio Research CD 8 from 2008.  

2. Can I use a CD transport (like the Audio Research CD2 from 2002) with an Audio Research DAC 8 (from 2012) AND run computer audio into that DAC?

Which option makes more sense for CDs and Computer audio?  How about CDs, computer audio AND streaming?

I have a headache just writing all of this out.  

Thanks in advance!

kublakhan

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wturkey
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To utilize your existing setup without breaking the bank, buy a WiiM Pro or a Bo6 if money is tight. 
 

Download Plexamp on your phone or tablet. 
 

Download the Plex server to your computer. 
 

Add your music libraries to the Plex server. 
 

Sync everything up and enjoy. 
 

Your total cost about $150 for the WiiM Pro $50 or so for the other unit. 
 

The Plex software is free although there is an upgrade path with more features. 
 

Is it as super duper as the $2500 units? Probably not.
Will it get you started and familiar with the process at a minimal cost? Oh yes. 

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