DAC/Streamer Advice


Looking for some advice on digital options. Having spent the last 5 years moving to, and spending majority of listening time with, vintage/restored analog via:

1. JVC QL-A75 Turntable

2. TEAC X1000R Reel-to-Reel

3. McIntosh C28 Preamp

4. McIntosh MC2155 Amp

5. Klipsch Heritage Quartets (new custom crossovers)

I am now wanting to add to this setup a DAC/Streamer for digital, and perhaps still use my old NAD Monitor Series CD player as an occasional transport into said DAC. I believe after some research my emphasis is on the streamer (or network player) with associated intuitive control. I do have a current CAT 5 going to my Apple TV in the vicinity and plan to add a switch at that location so I will not be relying on WiFi. Also will want to run my Oppo Universal player through new digital unit via coax for SACD playback.

Short list so far:

Cambridge Audio Azur 851N

NAD BluOS 658

Auralic Altair

McIntosh MB-50

Zen Mini MK3

Any insight? Thanks.

bbernys

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