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PCM and DSD and MQA server

I graduated college when a PC was a Commodore 64. The first IBM PCs were a few years off from mainstream. The thought of having to use a computer in my two-channel audio system makes my butt clench, and my forehead sweat profusely.

For the past 30+ years, I've been all digital. Spinning discs.

 I purchased a Berkeley Audio Reference 3 DAC strictly for CD replay. It's the best I've heard in that regard. From what I understand, this DAC is capable of 24/192 PCM and is MQA compatible. 

 I have also purchased a T+A PDP 3000 HV SACD player for SACD playback. From what I understand, the DACs in the T+A are capable of 24/384 PCM and DSD512. 

Is there a User Friendly digital server, streamer, whatever, available that I could download both high res PCM and DSD files to, and feed Both of these DACs? Something that is easy to use, and doesn't require a computer science degree?
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Yes there are plenty of easy to use streamers, servers  and combos available.  Qobuz (hi-rez no MQA) and Tidal (MQA) offer free one month trials. You might want to check them out first to see if you need MQA decoding and rendering first.

Your gear is above my experience level but here is a thread that talks about some lower cost servers and streamers that may or may not be all you need.   Some of the brands mentioned have higher cost models.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/great-qobuz-streamer-upgrade-from-bluesound-node-2


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