Tidal music to analog preamp

I’m sorry to be so thick, but I’m still struggling. Here are the questions regarding hi resolution and Sonos or similar.

1. Should I link the unit by Usb to my router or is wireless able to stream hi res Tital? My router is one wall away, I’d need to run the cable through a wall to connect Usb.

2. Without my MacBook, if I get a standalone unit like Sonos, can I control the playlist from my iPhone by using an app?

3. Will this setup allow me to stream hi res Tidal?

These answers will help me I think. Thanks for your patience!

Gary

Thanks, everybody. That gives me some options to start learning about. I just want to be able to take full advantage of the higher quality music that is available.

I listen to the output of my Roku via rca to my preamp. Hoping to improve on that.

gary

If I stream tidal to my MacBook and use the headphone output- do I use the MacBook for managing the playlist?

So i would set the list and let it play, or can I manage the playlist through my phone from my listening chair? Or is this what the standalone units enable me to do?

Thanks-

Jl35- Thanks. I think I understand now what my options are. I'm leaning toward trying the MBA to see if there is improvement over the Roku music quality.

I appreciate it,
gary

Thanks, I'm reading up to avoid compatibility issues. There seem to be several good options.