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Going Tidal, Need ???

I plan to subscribe to the Hi-Rez Tidal service at $20/month.
In addition I have been told to expect to pay $150/year for
the Roon Service. Apparently Roon’s software is said be easiest to navigate.

So what equipment do I need to buy to enjoy HiRes sound?
-I do not have a lot of downloaded material, cds or records to store.
-I do have a DAC built into my cd player-oppo 205-which is usable independently.
-Budget is $2,000.00

Can someone explain to me, using 50 or less and small words, how streaming hardware and software function?
Equipment I own: Freya/Cary/Oppo/Altec. 

Thanks,

Jeff

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erik_squires
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If you are in an apartment, Ethernet is the most reliable for audio or video. 

If you use WifI you are subject to channel congestion, which is worst in an apartment or office. Use 5GHz bands and check your wifi environment with a Wifi analyzer if you can. 

Best,

E
erik_squires
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It takes data from the network and sends it to your DAC. 


erik_squires
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You could do this all with a Raspberry Pi with Volumio via USB (cheapest, maybe best) or using a digital out card.

If you go with USB, your hardware outlay is under $100
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