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What streamer?

I want a compact 2nd 2 channel system with source being a wireless streamer.  I would be sourcing from a NAS where my iTunes library files would reside.  I am thinking of staying in the Mac environment and would subscribe to Apple Music (most likely) using an iPad to control music.  I have ripped my CDs to iTunes using the Apple lossless format.  Usual music type is classic rock with some classical music.

For now my speakers would likely be Sonus Faber Olympica 1 and am thinking about using the 2 Schiit Vidar amps in mono block and a Schiit Freya+ preamp.  
ymc226

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melvinjames
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@ymc226 has already ripped CD's to Apple lossless (ALAC) so there is no conversion. 
melvinjames
416 posts
 
Yeah, at it's price point the Bluesound Node 2i is hard to beat. Great feature set, including AirPlay 2. Use it as is and add a DAC later if the urge strikes. I have the Node 2 (now in my work system) and used it for a couple of years in my main system. Coupling with a nicer DAC than it's on-board one can elevate the sound quality substantially. Best of luck with your search.
melvinjames
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Airplay streams at 16/44.1 so your ripped CD's will stream unmolested. Higher bit/sample rates will be down-sampled, which is only cause for concern if you have some high res you'd like to stream at its native rate.
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