@mahler123 I recently got the 6 TB Melco server along with their CD ripper. Superb sonics. I stream thru my Teac dac and a Synergistic ethernet switch. The cd and the streamed files sound close but not exactly the same. Nevertheless, one does not sound better than the other. I am slowly loading my 10,000 cds on the Melco drive. I am also storing my CDs. Life is good.
CD and Network Streamers
I've ben out of the audio hobby for some time and just now getting back in.
System - Bryston 4B ST amp, ARC LS 25 MkII preamp, Aerial Model 8 speakers.
I likely need a decent CD player but these streaming pieces sounds really interesting. The 3 to 5K price is honestly more than I'm willing to spend though as I won't lister to the system more than occasionally. Does anyone know:
1. A decent CD/ Streamer combo for $1,500 or less
2. A $1,000 Streamer seperate they'd recommend
Thanks!