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Need DAC/Streaming Advice

I currently own a Bryston BDP-2 digital player that I run through a Bryston DAC.  As far as playing high resolution files via a thumb drive or other external drive, the BDP-2 sounds great.  The streaming part leaves a lot to be desired.  I can stream Tidal but it is extremely slow and the IPad controller is pretty lousy.  I can listen to Sonos through the DAC into my main system but obviously there is no hi-Rez via Sonos. I would like to find a better solution and am willing to start over (I can move the Bryston components to my secondary system).  What I would like to find is a higher end streamer for my main system that would allow me to stream Tidal, Spotify and Deezer if possible while also playing digital files via thumb drive etc. I have no idea if that can be done in a one box solution or if I would need a separate streamer and DAC.  I would very much appreciate any and all thoughts.  Thanks in advance.
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puppyt OP
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Mahler123

i used Manic Moose
puppyt OP
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What does it mean to “reclock with a Synchro-Mesh”
puppyt OP
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thanks!
puppyt OP
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Thanks for these suggestions. It sounds like Bluesound is best if run through a separate DAC rather than using the built in DAC. The Aurender sounds like another option to try as well. Appreciate the ideas.
puppyt OP
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Is Bluesound sort of a higher end version of Sonos?
puppyt OP
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I just want it to work.
puppyt OP
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I am probably looking for something better than entry level but given my experiences with the Bryston digital player I am a little gun shy about spending too much money. 
puppyt OP
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Really appreciate all of the good suggestions.
puppyt OP
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Mahler:

I’m beginning to wonder if any of these streaming options are really that good. I would assume so much depends on your WiFi network. As I understand it, The BDP3 digital player is a big improvement over the BDP2 so hopefully your experience will be much better. After reading all of these posts I decided to purchase the Node 2i. For only $499 I figured I wasn’t making a huge investment and I can always use it in my secondary system if it doesn’t perform as I hope. I my also spring for the upgrade to my BDP2 which essentially turns it into a 3.

Does anyone know how long it takes to rip a CD into the Vault? I have about 6000 CD’s and won’t live long enough to get them all ripped but I would like to get the best part of my collection into a hard drive.
puppyt OP
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Mahler:

I bought the Node and am awaiting delivery.  I was asking about the 
Vault out of curiosity and thinking ahead. I have a couple of systems so if the Node worked great then I might buy a Vault as well.  I appreciate the advice on going the NAS route. I’ve got a bunch of thing running around my mind; just thinking through all of the options.

Good luck on the BDP. I have a feeling your experience will be much better. Please come back to the forum and let us know how it goes.  I very likely am missing some things I should be doing. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I would still consider upgrading my BDP2 especially if your experience and others is positive. 

Congrats on the BDP3. Sorry about the cold!
puppyt OP
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How do you add Roon to the Bryston?
puppyt OP
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Mahler, would love to hear how your BDP-3 is coming along. FWIW, I fired my BDP-2 up this morning and updated the firmware. I was able to stream Tidal smoothly. I still can’t figure out how to get to the hi-rez music and I do pay for Tidal Hi-Fi. The Manic Moose controller still leaves a lot to be desire but I did have a couple of hours enjoying streaming music and my own hi-Rez files today.
puppyt OP
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Headphone:

Thank you!  I very much appreciate explanation.
puppyt OP
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There have been several mentions of Roon. Does Roon improve sound quality or is it simply a superior interface?
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