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Next step into Digital Streaming

I recently stepped into the world of digital streaming thanks to many of the discussions I read on this site and a couple others. Your advice and recommendations have been invaluable, thanks much. I acquired a Bluenode 2ia few months ago to get a taste of this world and I couldn't by happier.

I have my main audio/ht system down in the dungeon and that's where the node went, I also have another smaller audio/ht system up in the living room that I would now like to add streaming to. Cabling is possible but not easy so I'm leaning towards another streamer just for the convenience.

I have a collection on my own music that I would like to incorporate into a server/streamer as running it from the computer means i have to leave the computer running all the time, this is not my first choice as it is only used occasionally.  The house is cabled with Cat 6 so all locations "talk" to each other. 

Can I setup a server/streamer in the dungeon, load up my tunes and access them using a streamer in the living room? Is this a good way to expand? 

attila7

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attila7 OP
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Thanks for the tips. Roon isn't really a viable option for me as I am away for sizable blocks of time so don't want to get involved with subscriptions that will sit unused. I'm currently satisfied with the blue node, I choose it as I was unfamiliar with streamers so didn't want to dump a load of coin on something I wasn't sure I was going to benefit from. I've pretty decided to stay with streamers and pull the tuner and I can only see more convenience with a server option. I am considering an aurender as they seem to be universally accepted as a step up from bluesound, however there is a big price jump? Another consideration is compatibility, will aurender and bluesound play nice together or do I have to have 2 stations with the same name?

attila7 OP
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Thanks for the suggestions and recommendations, they are all appreciated. I have had my computer set up as a network server for several years already but it is inconvenient as I have to run downstairs and start it up or leave it running all the time? Maybe it's my imagination but I found the sound quality to be considerably better from the node than it is from the computer server? As luck would have it a used vault 2t dropped in my lap for less than 1/3 of new price so I jumped on it. I heeded the advice to match the products, I'm thinking a node and a vault should fill my needs for now and make a good entry level set up for now. If it works out well I'll move on up the line as so many of us do. With only $700 invested for the node and vault and can't see going to far wrong. Thanks again for the help and willingness to pass along your experiences.

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