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Need a Roon, Wifi, DAC Expert Please!

I am currently running Roon/Tidal on my iMac over wifi to a Squeezebox server (Logitech Transporter). From there, if the file is 24/48 or less, it goes to a an upgraded Sonic Frontiers SFD-2 DAC for processing. If higher res or MQA, I let the DAC in the Transporter do the work. From the DACs, I run into an upgraded Sonic Frontiers SFL-2 into PrimaLuna HP monoblocks (KT150 tubes/triode mode) into Wilson Audio Sabrinas in a near-field position. The system sounds fantastic, however I believe it could sound even better with modern components.

I want to take full advantage of Roon/Tidal and use one box for all the DAC work (and music server work if possible) and I want to stay wifi as I can’t run ethernet from the router to the where the stereo is located. Many of the DACs I would be interested in (PS Audio, for example) require ethernet to take full advantage of their capability.  I need a wifi solution.

What’s your recommendation on the best way to accomplish this? I am open to any feedback!
jrader

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prpixel
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I few observations:

1.  Your Imac is the server
2.  The Transporter is acting as a Roon Endpoint
3.  Roon is emulating Logitech Media Server (LMS) to allow the Transporter to function as an Endpoint.
4.  The Transporter does not support MQA natively yet. (could be wrong)
5.  If Four is true, than the Roon software is decoding the MQA Package and sending it to the Transporter as either 24/96 or 24/192.
6.  The  AKM AK4396 DAC in the Transporter does support 24/192, but I do not know if anybody has written a plugin/Hack yet to turn it on.  I have a few SB Touches that do have the 24/192 Plugin/Hack.

Hope this helps.  I have no suggestion for a Player that fits your criteria.  You could always use a WiFi Bridge to get a "Hard Wired Connection" to a non-WiFi player.


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