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RE: Suggestions for Tidal Streaming problems caused by Internet Connection Problems
The Arris modem/router provided by our cable company simply wasn't up to the task, considering the amount of wireless streaming done in our house.  I added a a second router, configured as a wireless access point, and connected to the Arris by a s... 
Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?
+1 on Tidal and MQA.  Seriously audiophile quality.Just wondering - Most of the MQA titles have recent remaster dates.  Could they be cleaning up the mix when creating the MQA version? 
I want to stream Tidal to Mytek Brooklyn DAC ...
The best way to improve sound quality, if you are happy with your Node, is to add an external DAC.  There are many choices in the $500 range.  I'm using a Node 2 with a PS Audio Link 3. 
I want to stream Tidal to Mytek Brooklyn DAC ...
I connected a wireless access point (WAP) to my main router using a short ethernet cable.  The Node 2 is the only device on the new WAP.  The wifi performance is much better now.   
2017 vs. 1990s - How far we have come
TIDAL, especially the Masters (MQA) series, is a complete game changer for me.  The CD quality music selection on TIDAL is huge.  Everything I've listened from the Masters/MQA selections just sounds great.  I've recently started upgrading my serve... 
Looking for upgrade from Apple TV, would like to keep using iTunes and wifi
I like the idea of Async USB.  Why rely on the computer to do the timing?  It's better to let the DAC do the timing.  I'll see what I can do with my old Mac Mini and the DAC that I have.  Eventually I may be in the market for a USB to SPDIF conver... 
Looking for upgrade from Apple TV, would like to keep using iTunes and wifi
I don't see an easy solution for me yet.This is getting pretty technical but here goes:My DAC has two lights on the front, 96 kHz and 192 kHz.  That's why I assume it will lock to 48 kHz (double rate upsampling) but not lock to 44.1 kHz.  An inter...