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Options besides a computer for streaming

Hello,

I Have a older MacBook Pro that I have been streaming tidal with thru my Lampizator dac.

it sounds very good but lately my battery want hold a charge and sometimes it want play without trying several times.

 Basically it’s old and I was considering replacing it, but then was thinking since it’s dedicated just for music playback. Perhaps there’s a better choice for similar cost of a new MacBook?

any info appreciated especially from Lampizator owners.

thanks, Scott
52tiger
mahler123
3,076 posts
 
The Bluesound Node2i would fill your needs well at around $500.  It should play nice with your DAC 
52tiger OP
275 posts
 
I just started another discussion, I also have a Lampizator transport.

still trying to figure it out but it’s supposed to have a modded Logitech squeezebox inside.

with that connected would I still need to connect my dac to my MacBook?
dseltz
150 posts
 
I think an Innuos Zen Mini with LPSU < $ than a Mac. Great as can load all your music on it (either folder or CDs), stream with Tidal or Qobuz, uses Roon (which IMO is awesome) and great quality
mahler123
3,076 posts
 
It sounds like you already have a streamer in your transport.  I would end the thread here
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ozzy62
2,855 posts
 
Node 2i. There is absolutely no reason why anyone should use a computer to stream audio.

Node 2i + NAS is all you need.


Oz



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