Please help with setting up a streaming system


Hi guys and gals,

I would like to start streaming some high res and cd quality music. I am very computer illiterate so please take it easy on me. I would like to set something up fairly easy to use and not spend more than 2k. I currently have an older PS Audio PWD 2  with just the bridge card and the PWT memory player going to PrimaLuna mono blocks and pre amp. I would like to use my dac if it is still a viable solution because I really like the sound when the recording is decent. Can someone please offer some direction and experience with where to start?

Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions!

 

justinm

Showing 1 response by mahler123

Bluesound is the typical entry point. I would recommend Cambridge Audio CXN 60, for roughly $1100. Sounds great (it also has a good DAC, but you can bypass it and use your own). You can play Tidal and Qobuz directly through Ethernet or WiFi. It does Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast, so you can play anything from an Apple or Android device. It is really good with Internet Radio. The app works well on either Apple or Android. Customer service is quick and responsive, not that you will need them very much.

Cat 5 is sufficient.  You may get very slight uptick n sound with higher but not enough to justify rewiring the house.