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Streaming only for Tidal Premium

A long time audiophile, nowadays, I only listen to TIDAL Premium through USB Audio Player Pro using an Android tablet connected with a long USB cable to one of a few DACs.  I use the tablet like a juke box and rarely listen to my own music collection.

I have a couple of DIY DACs, a Sabaj D5, and have a Dennafrips Ares 2 on the way .I generally do not use a preamp. The amps are Krell KSA100, Classe AMP2, and Parasound A21. Speakers will generally be B&W 705 S2.  I may change components regularly.

I know little to nothing about streamers but I thought a streamer would get rid of the USB cable and give me more flexibility and potentially better SQ.

I would like recommendations of a streamer that could connect to my wifi server and TIDAL, with software that is equal to or better than USBAudioPlayerPro.

I would like to be able to control the volume and the streamer/TIDAL with an android app. 
chinook9

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chinook9 OP
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Thank you for your input.  I will take a look at the options.  

I was apparently wrong about my Tidal service.   I get MQA so it may be the highest level.  

Because I only want to stream I probably don't want to set up a server or even another PC for that matter.  However, if I could easily do it with a Raspberry Pi that might be fun. 

I prefer a streaming device that I can control through wifi using an android tablet. I can connect the device using and ethernet connection.

I don't have a budget, but a Bluesound Node 2i would be no problem.  I could easily spend more if there were additional features that would make it worth the money to me. 

Also, I prefer not to buy a unit that includes a DAC and other features that I would rather not pay for. 
chinook9 OP
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Note from OP: previous post apparently posted to this thread by accident.
chinook9 OP
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I went ahead and ordered a Node 2i.  This will give me a chance to evaluate the technology and decide if I might like something from the higher end. 
chinook9 OP
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Node 2i should arrive today.  Excited to check it out and compare to my wired solution.  
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