Best streamers WITHOUT a DAC
A year or so I jumped into the streaming world with the Bluesound ecosystem. Overall I'm very happy with it. Still, I think I can do better than the Node 2i on my "reference" system, basically a vintage high end setup (Sonic Frontiers SFD-2 Mk III, Krell KBL, ML no. 332, factory rebuilt Maggie MG 3a's). I've compared the 2i's internal DAC with the SFD-2s and it isn't even close. Not surprising, as the SFD-2 Mk III is certainly one of the best DACs ever made despite its age. So, can anybody suggest a suitable DACless streamer? Comments appreciated, thanks.
@raueda1 My experience is similar to Mr. Prentice, I went the full gamut of computer audio when my Wadia 781i SACD died. Take a lesson, Wadia is now tits up and getting one fixed is almost impossible. So you really want to buy something that’s still going to be around for the next ten years or so and has great customer service and most importantly easy and reliable to operate. Aurender N20 would be my recommendation. Oh I forgot it sounds amazing! |
