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Newbie Looking for Advice on Streaming Music

Hello Audiogon world.

I am new to this hobby but I think it will suit me well as it looks like it is an endless pursuit of perfection of sound without ever really getting there.  I love the endless possibilities, difference in thought, technology driven aspect mixed with old school art.

I am in the process of building my first 2 channel set up and recently picked up a Primaluna Dialogue HP and a pair of Sonus Faber Chameleons for starters.

Im looking to stream music from Tidal to the new equipment as simple as possible without compromising sound as much as I possibly can (budget permitting of course)

I have been doing some research and I must say this part of the equation is rather confusing with a lot of technical speak that gets brought into the discussion which is a bit overwhelming for a newbie trying to soak it all in.

Do I need to purchase a high quality DAC?
Can I just buy a streaming box like the Paradigm PW Link or Def Tech W Adapt and hook it into the Primaluna?
Do I go with the Halide Design DAC HD D/A Converter from computer straight into Primaluna?
I also read about the wyred4sound modified Sonos Connect.  Does that plus into a DAC or straight into Amp?

Apologies for all the newbie questions.  I did try searching and doing some research but found myself getting confused.  If someone could help me clear up what I will need that will set me on the path to researching the best value for my budget for each component I will need to accomplish my goals of streaming my music from Tidal.

Thanks in advance.  I think this will be a fun hobby!

Don

donblackie

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mtraesbo
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I I will recommend starting from functionalities and end up with products. Do you want Roon? Then certain products are recommended. Do you want Tidal. Likewise. Are streaming from a computer or phone? To a HiFi? Multi room? Just at home or also mobile?

 Personally I wanted streaming to HiFi and from my phone and I wanted it from router connected by Ethernet and with my phone as remote controller. I wanted Tidal as primary source. 

I did did not know about Roon at the time and opted for a HiFi setup at home and a all-in-system in my summer house and iPhone streaming on the go. As all is based on Tidal I selected streaming products with Tidal build in. 
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