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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Showing 2 responses by maritime51

The node 2 day is no slouch. Listen before buying a separate dac. I did. 
$500 bluesound node 2, with its own software, is all you need. As far as I’m concerned, it’s all magic to me, but it’ll take you less than an hour to set it and Tidal up. Look for Tidal Master recordings for high resolution.