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New computer for Streaming????

Just received a few days ago and have 10 hours listening, thus far,a Bricasti M1 SE DAC with streamer.. My OLD OLD computer that was used for USB streaming doesn't have the innards for Qobuz and audirvana.   This will be my first taste of actual streaming via Ethernet. ( that all say is to die for vs USB)  I'm looking at Apple Mac Books, as my dealer says is superior for streaming music, much quieter???? However, should I desire to Hard wire it via Ethernet i would need an adapter, C to Ethernet, not a big issue. I have always had a Windows based computer. (except for an apple I phone)  I was hoping as this is my first foray into actual streaming, someone  could help with, which is better or doesn't make a difference, personal preference etc????  Any help would be much appreciated a s usual. Robert TN     PS   which would be easier to use, example, downloading Qobuz and Aurirvana.

robshaw

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testrun
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You need a computer to run the application used to search, select and play music from a streaming service like Tidal, Qobuz, etc.   If you use Roon, like many of us do, the computer is used to store the Roon meta data database and the Roon application to access the meta data database. 

testrun
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I don’t think it really matters unless you use Roon.  I moved to Roon for ease of use and ability to seamlessly integrate my music collection with Qobuz and the ability to identify and direct music to multiple systems around my home. In my case I moved to a Small Green Computer i5 (dedicated) music server (computer) with 4tb ssd to house my collection of music and run the Roon Core database.  Works great for streaming to my audio system, my 2 Sonos systems, car, and other targets.  The i5 is hard wired to my network and then hard wire to my M1 streaming card.  I found as I learned move about streaming and the capabilities of Roon a dedicated music server was the only way to go.  At this point I can assess all my music using my iPhone and MacBook Air and wife’s ipad. Sorry for rambling but this model solved all my streaming issues and gave me access to music everywhere.  
For reference primary audio system include Bricasti M1 SII, Cary SLP-05, AGD Audions, Joseph Audio Perspectives, SGC i5, Cardas.   

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