Streaming


Hello Family,   I`m old school 76 I just don`t understand this streaming and dac business. I`m still stuck on my RTR`s, Cd player and  PASS lots of power.  It sounds very interesting.  I was once told that I could also do some serious taping using my RTR`s I`d would like someone to tell me what gear I would need and how to set it up forget my desk top or lap top.   I`ve heard terminology used like Innos zin mini, Bluesound Node, Aurender Are they streamers? what is Roon, Qobuz, Plex? whats the purpose of a dac? I`m on fixed income `what`s the best gear I can get for 1500 mostly buying used gear to began. Thanks

sheridanmartinj

Showing 2 responses by rbertalotto

Why are you folks making this so difficult. This fellow just wants to learn more about streaming and if it might be an option for him. So here's a few hints. #1 it appears you have internet access because you sent this email.... Do you have strong internet access in your house with WiFi? If you do, you are 50% there. Do you have a smart phone or a tablet and know how to download an APP and use it? If you do, now you are 70% there. Do you have a stereo system with AUX input?.......Go to Amazon and buy a WiiM Mini Streamer device ($85)....You would need to spend hundreds more for a 10% improvement in sound quality. once you get it, plug it into your AUX input on the stereo, turn it on and the connection to your WiFi will be made. Once that is done, get a music subscription. I suggest Quobuz at first. There are many music services and you join and drop off as much as you like to find one that suits you best. Once you have purchased a music source, the WiiM will access it through the WiiM APP on your phone or tablet.....start looking around in the service on your phone or tablet . Find a type of music or a particular performer or an album you wantbto listen to. Click on it and like magic it will be playing throughbyour speakers. Start enjoying millions of albums, musicians, songs......this is the easiest and least expensive way to get into streaming. You can always go crazy and upgrade to the stuff the folks above are suggesting. Good Luck!