I get absolutely lovely fidelity of timbre...though perhaps not the finest 3D imaging I've had...via a phone company hardwired ethernet connection from my wall to a Cambridge CXN streamer/DAC controlled by my laptop. My internet sources are usually Qobuz for general listening and Idagio for classical. The system provides serious competition for my vinyl (yeah, the vinyl can deliver more 3D), and more often than not gives me better fidelity than I get from my Sony CD/SACD player. In other words, I'm a streamin' fool. Let the world rush in!
Dreamin' of streamin'
I am hoping to tap into your experience and knowledge as veteran streamers. I am currently streaming from a stock Acer laptop through a Schiit Modi 3 DAC, into an Arcam 850 and out through Wharfedale Linton Heritage Anniversary speakers. It seems that the laptop could be replaced with a dedicated streamer, enhancing the listening experience.
I have about 5,000 albums that I access with Itunes on the laptop. I also currently listen to Sirius XM, Amazon Music, some music podcasts, and some small town radio stations that I cannot find on TuneIn Radio. I am planning to subscribe to Qobuz, not initially as a replacement, but as a supplement to these sources.
I tried a Rose 250A, but was unable to access podcasts, Sirius, Amazon,and several radio stations.
Does a box exist that will access all these sources? Dream solution would display album art for song currently playing, at least for albums on hard drive.
If I need to stay with a computer, is there a better computer/soundcard for listening?
As a secondary query, do you have suggestions for a music player (with the ability to create playlists) to replace Itunes?
Thank you again
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@davedword My laptop and the Cambridge are connected by a USB cable. In any case, I simply double-click on the icon of whatever piece of music I have stored on my laptop and the music magically appears on my stereo. Yeah, all the old stuff on my computer is mp3 at best but the Cambridge does a very good job of making it sing, regardless. I stream the same way. I'll go to Qobuz, Idagio, or YouTube and click on a link, i.e., whatever is in blue and is underlined. Itzak, or should I say Mr. Perlman! Thanks for showing up! |