Connecting Streaming Services such as Qobuz or Tidal to an existing hifi system

[Ian_of_glos]

Generally speaking I prefer to listen to music on SACDs or CDs, but I am finding that from time to time recordings are only available as down loads or via streaming services such as Qobuz or Tidal.
Please would someone suggest a way of connecting these streaming services to my existing hifi system without using a mobile phone, computer or tablet. I am looking for a hifi component that can connect to the streaming service via the internet and maybe also download and store Hi-res FLAC files without the need for a computer.
One device I looked at is the Cambridge Audio CXN V2 but I believe that it does not support the Qobuz hi res streaming service. Are there any other devices that might be suitable?

[Goon525]

Generally speaking I prefer to listen to music on SACDs or CDs, but I am finding that from time to time recordings are only available as down loads or via streaming services such as Qobuz or Tidal.
Please would someone suggest a way of connecting these streaming services to my existing hifi system without using a mobile phone, computer or tablet. I am looking for a hifi component that can connect to the streaming service via the internet and maybe also download and store Hi-res FLAC files without the need for a computer.
One device I looked at is the Cambridge Audio CXN V2 but I believe that it does not support the Qobuz hi res streaming service. Are there any other devices that might be suitable?

There are many pieces of kit around that will directly connect with Qobuz and Tidal, such as the Linn network player I use. See this link for a long list (which incidentally includes Cambridge):-

https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/discover/apps-partners

But a caveat - you'll really need to use a tablet or mobile phone simply as a control mechanism for almost all of this kit. It would be virtually impossible to navigate to a desired piece of music without one.

[jayne lee wilson]

Another edited list here with comments....

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/info/hi-res-guide/les-cingles-de-la-hi-fi/network-players-and-other-devices178344

...as G525 says, you'll find everything much easier with a device to navigate it...

[gradus]

In a similar position, my solution was to use a Chromecast Audio which I think you can still find although for some unknown reason it was withdrawn last Xmas. It cost less than £30 and using my android phone as the go-between is very easy to use and works well. I stream Spotify, Qobuz and R3tomy Quad system.

[Ian_of_glos]

There are many pieces of kit around that will directly connect with Qobuz and Tidal, such as the Linn network player I use. See this link for a long list (which incidentally includes Cambridge):-

https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/discover/apps-partners

But a caveat - you'll really need to use a tablet or mobile phone simply as a control mechanism for almost all of this kit. It would be virtually impossible to navigate to a desired piece of music without one.

Thank you for sending me the list of suitable devices, but now I am even more confused. How does the tablet or mobile phone connect to the network player? Also, if I need to buy a tablet in order to control the device why would I need a network player at all? Why wouldn't I simply use the tablet to connect to Qobuz and to play the music directly through my DAC and into my amplifier?
Sorry if these are daft questions, but this is all new to me.

[Ian_of_glos]

Another edited list here with comments....

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/info/hi-res-guide/les-cingles-de-la-hi-fi/network-players-and-other-devices178344

...as G525 says, you'll find everything much easier with a device to navigate it...

Thank you for your help. Please see my supplementary question within G525's post.

[Stunsworth]

You can do this using a Raspberry PI and the free Volumio software. I’ve never done this myself, so I can only offer a link to the software...

https://volumio.org/volumio-overview/

A more expensive option would be using a Project Stream Box S2, this however will need connecting to a DAC...

https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/stream-box-s2-ultra/

Both will require some kind of device to control the hardware.

[Stunsworth]

Thank you for sending me the list of suitable devices, but now I am even more confused. How does the tablet or mobile phone connect to the network player? Also, if I need to buy a tablet in order to control the device why would I need a network player at all? Why wouldn't I simply use the tablet to connect to Qobuz and to play the music directly through my DAC and into my amplifier?
Sorry if these are daft questions, but this is all new to me.

The tablet etc would normally connect to the streamer either by using a dedicated app or a web browser.

There is nothing to stop you using a tablet connected directly to your DAC using a suitable cable, but that would mean having to have to have the two connected while music was being played.

[Ian_of_glos]

The tablet etc would normally connect to the streamer either by using a dedicated app or a web browser.

There is nothing to stop you using a tablet connected directly to your DAC using a suitable cable, but that would mean having to have to have the two connected while music was being played.

Thank you - I think that is probably the simplest answer. I am only planning to use this occasionally and investing in an expensive piece of hifi equipment is probably not justified.

[richardfinegold]

I use both Bluesound (Vault2 and Node2) and Bryston BDP3 streamers. Bluesound plays every streaming service imaginable, the Vault2 has a 2TB HD, both the Node2 and the Bryston play files from my NAS besides streaming and Internet Radio
I use both Apple and Android devices to control everything
The Bryston is more limited in streaming services but will do Tidal and Qobuz