Music server vs. external hard drive to DAC


First posting here but 20+ years on AGon and the like. I’ve been told using a music service into a server into a DAC has a higher SQ than an external hard drive into same DAC? And there’s no need to spend big dollars on a server/DAC if a DAC is already in the chain. DAC is RME into variety of First Watt amps, QS tubes or Benchmark monos. Thanks

kckrs

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Hello @kckrs 

There is a whole world of music available by streaming Qobuz vs just your own cd's ripped into a hard drive, or purchased music files on a hard drive.  It is an amazing way to explore new music.  Also, a quality streamer will sound better.

You have some nice stuff.  I would reach higher than the Node.  Most of us had one and many of us have upgraded.  Look at models from Aurender, Innuos and Auralic.

Perhaps it is one of the hardest concepts to understand, how a better streamer improves everything.