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Another request for Streamer Transport options

I am starting to research Audio streamers, preferably transport only.

Budget is unclear until I learn more but I hope to keep it under $3000.

I have Apple iPhones, MacBook Pro’s, Windows PC’s, and a Synology DS923+ NAS. I have both wired, up to 5g, and wireless.

I’ve saved all my CDs in both ALAC and FLAC. I don’t currently stream but am open to trying Qobuz. My primary music source is a record player and a streamer is a secondary concern.

I would like to connect to both an Anthem STR preamp and an Anthem AVM 90 AV preamp/processor. The STR has USB, digital and analog, the AVM has HDMI, digital, and analog inputs.

I avoid purchasing from Chinese owned companies if possible while realizing even if a company is US based, my preference, manufacturing could be in China. It seems a number of commonly recommended products are made by Chinese owned companies. I don’t judge others choices; it is just my personal preference.

Thank you.

george_r
george_r OP
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@deer_creek_audio My Anthems already do everything I want except streaming but thanks.

@timothy468 I like the discontinued Pulse for the multiple outputs since I only need to use one at a time and can switch with the app. The Stream1 is even better since I can add my own internal SSD and use my external Blu-ray drive to burn CDs if I want. The optional module's add up though. Thank you. 

soix
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Here’s another potential option — buy this Zen Mk3 and Singxer DDC that’ll give you multiple outputs and further clean up the USB signal, reclock, galvanic isolation.  Tough to beat this for the $$$ I’d think.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbf56h-innuos-zen-mk3-music-server-1tb-brand-new-discontinued-model-music-servers-docks

https://www.amazon.com/Singxer-Digital-Interface-XU208-Femtosecond/dp/B07KYJT3PB

george_r OP
37 posts
 

If I was consider the Innuos Stream1 to connect to my Anthem STR, how important is adding the LPS1?

Next, how important is adding the PhoenixUSB module? Can my STR make use of it?

PhoenixUSB Board

  • Regenerated and Reclocked USB signal to your Class 2 USB DAC, greatly increasing sound quality 
  • High-precision 3ppb 24MHz OCXO clock for greatly improved timing and signal integrity 
  • Ultra-low noise LT3045 linear regulators for each independent voltage, no switching regulators on main USB chip
  • Provides a pristine 5V line for the USB connection on your DAC

"STR Preamplifier includes a high-resolution preamplifier and a digital section, with support for asynchronous USB up to 32-bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz sources."

 

Thanks

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timothy468
56 posts
 

Not sure of the "correct" answer to your question. I use the LHY Audio LPS25VA as a cleaner supply than the wall wart to a Laiv micro-DDC and that really "cleans up" the sound from my Innuos Zen Mk3 to my Laiv DAC. My Streamer is connected to a TaiHang power conditioner. Might be snake oil but it does sound rather good to me.

Tim

george_r OP
37 posts
 

@gkelly Thanks for the input. Curious why you use the AES/EBU input instead of USB when USB on both the Pulse and the STR has better specifications?

I have corresponded with Innuos and am leaning towards the new Stream1 and Innuos suggests USB as their preferred output to my STR preamp.

They also suggest that to match the Pulse performance, I should add the LPS1 and to surpass it, the PhoenixUSB board. Those options add up fast but I can swing it if a benefit is really there. 

Thanks again.

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