Using Oppo 105 as transport

I am presently about to use my Oppo 103d as a transport to my recently purchased Denafrips Ares II DAC. I using it to stream Tidal now to my AV receiver and it sound very good and works well controlling it using my iPad. I am planing on using the optical or coax out to the Ares DAC then go to a tube preamp and directly to Odyssey Stratos monoblocks for amplification. I am hoping this will add some additional holographic-ness, air and warmth do my digital music streaming.  I will let you know how much of a difference the Denafrips Ares II makes. I also have a Schiit DAC (that I adore) in one my other systems which I may also try but the Ares DAC is suppose to be better.

True. I've used the Oppo app on my tablet and phone for many years now and tweak the sound that way.

I use my 105 to stream Tidal and it’s wonderful.  You do not need a TV.  Oppo has a great APP I use on my iPad and iPhone.  The Tidal interface is very good.  No problems.

Also have a bluesound node2 streamer.  OPPO sounds much better.

I've got a 105.  Personally, I am not a big fan of using it to stream.  You really have to have a tv on just to see the interface.  Also, the DAC in the 105 is great for theater but not the best for 2 channel.  My Chord Hugo streaming Tidal from my phone with an OTG cable is much better sound.  You have 2 issues to look at:  1-you need a streamer which is easier to use.  2-Do you like the DAC in the 105 that much?