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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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yyzsantabarbara
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I recently heard the Aurelic G2 server at Brooks Berdan in Monrovia (Los Angeles area). They told me a few things about it that sounded interesting on how it worked. Aurelic is a proponent of using Wifi over Ethernet. They (Aurelic) say the Ethernet can pollute with noise into the DAC.

You should check out the Aurelic site. I am thinking of getting one of their newer high end streamers to use wifi instead of the copper house wires I use for a system many rooms away from my music server.
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