Recommend the MAS Player, if your handy you can make it internal.
The MAS Player will decode to free up the cpu for multitasking.
An 060/040 never hurt, but cost a bit more than the MAS Player.
Good luck...
Another long term idea you may want to consider is a big box Amiga. If you don't mind spending more money on classic hardware, they offer more options and performance as you expand.