I´ve a Zen mini as a server and Tidal to stream and just sometimes i use some ripped cds, i´m a roon fanatic because of all the discoveries it provides, but i´ll try that "justTidalandiPad" solution. I like it simpler as possible. We´ll see.
Mac mini with Roon, Devialet 220 Pro CI, Black Sixteen speaker cables, Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition and a pair of ears.