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Suggestions for streaming equipment

streaming newbie here so please pardon my ignorance...i used to listen to analog exclusively, but now have started listening to CDs more due to convenience.  i'd now like to venture into streamed music software as a source.  current equipment is as follows:

analog: clearaudio max solution w/ dynavector 507 arm/xv1s cart and graham 2.2/zyx airy cart
digital: wadia 861
preamp: manley steelhead (feeding amps directly)
amps: pass xa160
speakers: wp 7

what i'd like to do, if possible, is to connect the streaming device to the wadia 861 and use the 861's DAC.  is this possible?  if so, which streaming equipment would you recommend?

appreciate your thoughts.
ca2284

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ca2284 OP
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great info and will look into this -- thank you.

any thoughts on wadia m330?
ca2284 OP
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I've decided to go the cheap route to begin experimentation.  Purchased a Chromecast Audio, a 3ft Toslink adaptor/cable, and a subscription to Tidal.

Let's see if the jitter issue truly becomes an issue (no pun) with the Toslink/optical connectivity to the 861 DAC.  If so, then I will look into Steve's suggestion which enables BNC and RCA connectivity to the DAC.

Thanks again for your suggestions.
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