I started with the Node2i, connected via both Coax and Toslink to both a Sony AVR and then a Marantz unit that were "supposed" to support Hi Res. Both companies tech support knowledge about HiRes and connectivity was pathetic. I ended up with a NAD t758 v3i - with a
BluOS module (with WiFi dongle/Bluetooth dongle) installed. The dongle connects to the module on the NAD via USB. Runs all Hi-Res streaming services including Tidal's MQA (let's not debate that here, it's more hype than actual performance worthy) via the BluOs android app. I also stream digital files from my PC - those files were my library of SACD's and DVD-A's that were converted to FLAC files. Easy breezy. Speakers are all Klipsch including a pair of Atmos.
BluOS module (with WiFi dongle/Bluetooth dongle) installed. The dongle connects to the module on the NAD via USB. Runs all Hi-Res streaming services including Tidal's MQA (let's not debate that here, it's more hype than actual performance worthy) via the BluOs android app. I also stream digital files from my PC - those files were my library of SACD's and DVD-A's that were converted to FLAC files. Easy breezy. Speakers are all Klipsch including a pair of Atmos.