dac and streamer or seperates

Earthbound

I'm not sure.  I love vinyl, do tube DAC's sound more liquid?  Maybe with that bad ass amp a little tube magic would be nice?

glennewdick

what was your favorite software?

mgrif104

I listen to rock, a bit of country, and some pop, but that is usually with friends.

I love a huge deep soundstage and vocals that hit you like the artist is there with you.  love vinyl btw if that helps.  

vonhelmholtz

I believe the 300i came out in 2019.  It's a great piece. has a built in streamer and dac

thanks for all the help guys!  It looks like separates are the majority opinion.  Upscale is having a big sale.  I believe they carry aurender, aurilac, and lumin. 

Should we fight about which is the best streamer company?  maybe spend 2k on a streamer and 3k on a dac?  used is fine too.

Oh forgot to say I use almost exclusively Tidal, BUT would be willing to switch to Qobuz or Roon if everyone thinks it makes a difference

mgrif104

Thank you so much for all the info!  i will definitely try Qobuz!  Completely understand that good cables are needed!  Any brand you recommend? 

Alright guys, first of all, thank you everyone on your great advice.  I really appreciate it!  Jbuhl made a really good point.  I really don't know how good the DAC is in the Krell.  It might be 5k to get better.

So I'm gonna borrow a rose streamer.  Plug it in tonight and get back to you guys.  If the streamer does better than the internal streamer then I will hunt for a great DAC.  Maybe holo may?

I'll report back!

Well the Rose made a difference. not sure how big quite yet but i do like the option of video that it gives me if wanted.  I would be pretty cool to add some videos of live performances so I will keep it.  So I guess we are really looking at DAC's in the 4k range new or used.  

Who out there has a system kinda like mine that LOVES their DAC?  Huff gave a rave review to the Weiss DAC in my range