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DACed and Confused here...

So many brands/models/shapes/sizes. Everyone has an opinion.

I have decided to start my streaming with a DAC. I will probably just use a tablet initially with Quobuz or Tidal, before ultimately getting a proper streamer.

Looking for <=$1500. I thought I was set with the RME ADI-2 until I read here that it would require a new power supply and basically an engineering degree to make it sound good (not flat, not analytical). Is that price point too low?

System is ARC REF 5se --> Art Audio PX-25 --> Blumenhofer FS-2, with the DAC coming in as the source.

Can anyone give me some guidance?

saulh

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mahler123
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Like the thread title.

I love the Cambridge Audio CXN 60.  It is in your price range and has  a good app.

It also does Chromecast and AirPlay and is great with Internet Radio.  I use an external DAC but the included DAC is pretty decent and if you like it can accept other digital inputs.  It’s as close to plug and play as any streamer I’ve come across 

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