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NODE as just a streamer / Airplay device

What are your thoughts on using the NODE as just a streamer and for airplay, and for storing maybe 30 CD of music in FLAC digital format? I will use a separate DAC, leaning toward the Benchmark DAC3 and I ordered the AHB2 amp.

My goal is a reliable, easy to use interface, easy to set up device that outputs accurate digital signal to the DAC. Probably going with Qobuz. Since this is the software side of thing, I want it to have an easy to use, feature rich interface, and is reliable and supported. Few things are more frustrating to finally getting some time for music listening and then having things not work or connect. I would like to hardwire connect the NODE to Ethernet cable and use an IPad to wirelessly control the NODE via a user interface. I want the Ipad to just be the controller and not be in the streaming loop.

Thanks of your input/advice.

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fuzztone
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Easy to use if you like persistent queue. I don't.

Every file that I plug into the USB-A plays into the digital outputs.

I store on external SSD.

If I wanted what you do I would go with an iFi and not pay for an unused DAC.

AirPlay is  puts the crappy player in the stream.

 

 

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fuzztone
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AirPlay passes Redbook played by Apple. I might prefer 320 kbps played by a decent streamer.

Amen to the wired requirement.

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