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What's needed to Steam Tidal

Is there anything other than a MacBook need to get the best sound from Tidal? I recently purchased an AudioWhen Coffee 3m USB cable to run from my MacBook to Ayre Codex DAC. I am just streaming music from Tidal. Prior to the cable purchase I would stream using an Audioquest Vodka optical from my Bluesound Vault. Comparing the two, the sound coming from the Bluesound blows away the MacBook. The soundstage is wide, there's more detail, clearer etc.  Do I need any special software or something or just stick to the sure thing?
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randy-11
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forget the cables (tho many do like the LUSH ones - no one knows why); you might try a Schiit EITR - return if not happy

also ask on:
https://www.computeraudiophile.com
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audioman58
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Using s MacBook is old technology way to noisy vs a good digital player 
Which units such as Aurender have internal hand drives at least 2 T or more 
A large 120Gig AS buffer to hold your music in Q no miving parts and siper quiet.
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brownie1946
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I think poaching would be preferable. ;~)  

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luvrockin OP
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Brownie1946, poaching.... Is there a point your trying to make? If so, I'm not catching it ?? Thanks
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brownie1946
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"What's needed to Steam Tidal" 

Self editing is a wonderful thing that, sadly, seems to be going the way of the Dodo.  
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