Easiest way to add streaming

[HarpsC]

Hi.

I've been out of the loop for the last few years.

I'm wanting add streaming to my system (Roksan Caspian amp and CD, Audio Lab Mdac, B&W 683s.

What's the easiest way without spending high hundreds on a streaming separate?

 

[Messiah]

WiiM products are used by many on here so would be a good place to start.

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[Juzzie Wuzzie]

WiiM Mini ... move up from there in the WiiM range.

 

[nopiano]

If you already have decent Wi-Fi at home then I’d second the Wiim suggestion. If you’d prefer a different brand, Bluesound’s Node has been popular and has been updated regularly over several years.

To enjoy streaming, you’ll need a service provider, like Tidal, Qobuz or Spotify. Most offer a trial period so you can get familiar with their content.

 

[Al ears]

If you already have decent Wi-Fi at home then I’d second the Wiim suggestion. If you’d prefer a different brand, Bluesound’s Node has been popular and has been updated regularly over several years.

To enjoy streaming, you’ll need a service provider, like Tidal, Qobuz or Spotify. Most offer a trial period so you can get familiar with their content.

He'll also need so means of controlling said streamer, mobile phone or tablet or the like, obviously.
you need multiple bits of kit in a streaming set-up.

 

[manicm]

He'll also need so means of controlling said streamer, mobile phone or tablet or the like, obviously.
you need multiple bits of kit in a streaming set-up.

Assuming most people will have WiFi and phones,he will be ready.

The WiiM Mini has Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Airplay. Even Chromecast.

 

[daveh75]

To enjoy streaming, you’ll need a service provider,

Or some local storage of your own rips or downloads...

 

[Jasonovich]

Hi.

I've been out of the loop for the last few years.

I'm wanting add streaming to my system (Roksan Caspian amp and CD, Audio Lab Mdac, B&W 683s.

What's the easiest way without spending high hundreds on a streaming separate?

£300 will get you the very excellent WiiM Ultra streamer/dac. Seamless operation without the fuss

 

[Al ears]

£300 will get you the very excellent WiiM Ultra streamer/dac. Seamless operation without the fuss

He appears to have a dac already....
So he doesn't need the Ultra

 

[Gray]

He appears to have a dac already....
So he doesn't need the Ultra

He doesn't need the Ultra, that's true.
But he might like its nice little screen.
(And there's a fair chance he could prefer the sound of its DAC ).

 

[Jasonovich]

He appears to have a dac already....
So he doesn't need the Ultra

Is there a streamer only solution that is cost effective, in terms of connectivity?

I was thinking in terms of user interface experience, @Gray Nice Screen adds the visual interpretation, the process of identifying the music with the artist, a stimuli that promotes the sensory perception of the music with the aid of visuals
I have WiiM Pro Plus it also has a DAC, but not using because the DAC on my Eversolo is superior, it's there but not necessary.
Maybe the cheaper WiiM solutions would suffice but I tend to view the DAC as option as a strap on, it's there if you need it?

 

[Al ears]

Is there a streamer only solution that is cost effective, in terms of connectivity?

I was thinking in terms of user interface experience, @Gray Nice Screen adds the visual interpretation, the process of identifying the music with the artist, a stimuli that promotes the sensory perception of the music with the aid of visuals
I have WiiM Pro Plus it also has a DAC, but not using because the DAC on my Eversolo is superior, it's there but not necessary.
Maybe the cheaper WiiM solutions would suffice but I tend to view the DAC as option as a strap on, it's there if you need it?

Which if you already own a dac you obviously don't. There is absolutely, these days, no reason to pay for something you aren't going to use.
Economics is a wonderful thing but with more and more manufacturers including, and charging you for, items you are never going to use like a dac or a preamp stage is becoming far more common unfortunately.
If you want a decent streamer make sure that's where your money goes and forget the additional components you are unlikely to ever use.

 

[DougK1]

Is there a streamer only solution that is cost effective, in terms of connectivity?

I was thinking in terms of user interface experience, @Gray Nice Screen adds the visual interpretation, the process of identifying the music with the artist, a stimuli that promotes the sensory perception of the music with the aid of visuals
I have WiiM Pro Plus it also has a DAC, but not using because the DAC on my Eversolo is superior, it's there but not necessary.
Maybe the cheaper WiiM solutions would suffice but I tend to view the DAC as option as a strap on, it's there if you need it?

Can never have too many DACs Jason

 

[Jasonovich]

Which if you already own a dac you obviously don't. There is absolutely, these days, no reason to pay for something you aren't going to use.
Economics is a wonderful thing but with more and more manufacturers including, and charging you for, items you are never going to use like a dac or a preamp stage is becoming far more common unfortunately.
If you want a decent streamer make sure that's where your money goes and forget the additional components you are unlikely to ever use.

Yes it's a fair point and here's the but, is there a streamer only DAC that's less than a few hundred pounds?
Maybe there is but I can't think off my head without Googling it

 

[Jasonovich]

Can never have too many DACs Jason

I dream of little DACs jumping over the fence 🤣