Thank you for all the input. This is so helpful. I was and am using a Proceed AVP 2 and the built in DAC until yesterday. I purchased an Ayre Acoustics Codex DAC. I was having a problem with now what I know was my Levinson amp, so my amp, AMP 2 and cables are in the shop for check out. I was given a loner Nakamichi preamp to use which I've been listening to through my Proceed amp since yesterday. I'm using a MacBook with a Tidal HiFi membership which I just subscribed to yesterday. That's what got me thinking if the Vault 2 was there thing to do it invest into a better/newer Mac desktop. I'm feeling much more comfortable in my decision going forward.
Bluesound Vault 2 VS Mac or PC audio
Hello Guys,
I'm looking for advise and information from you all in regards to which is the best direction to go with my sound system. I'm pretty sure I will be purchasing a Bluesound Vault 2 next weekend but I am second guessing my decision. The place I buy my hifi equipment from loves these things. I've heard and read pros and cons and now i'm confused. I don't want to be steered to buy something because is puts a bunch of $$$ in the hifi shops pocket. I also don't want to buy something if I'm not 100% positive it's what I want or if there's a better way to do things. If I purchase the Vault 2, I would be able to rip and store cd's or downloads along with stream Hi-Res music. Would I be better off doing this same thing with a Mac or PC computer? Would I get the same sound quality? Not so much concerned about the built in DAC because I'm using an external one. Any info or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.