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Digital Path to Complete my System

My analog system is complete - now looking at the digital side/path. I have always been a 2-channel analog guy but reluctant to dive in with $$ on the digital side as the newer/better/upgraded versions seem to be coming out yearly...if not monthly. I am currently using a Bluenode until my digital experience/knowledge is more complete and for what it does - the Bluenode is impressive! I like the convince of the digital chain but want my purchase to be one and done = not upgraded in the future. And – a MSB Technology system is not in my price range. Aurender seems to hit the sweet spot of price point, sound, bang for the buck, reputation, customer service, and build quality. Would appreciate experienced feedback for those with a complete digital chain ( streamer, DAC, clock?, & cables/interconnects) - total package under $18K...appreciate if it is a digital side you researched, own, listened to, and have settled on. My preamp, amp is set....just need the digital path! Again, something I would not need to update and add onto in the future...

JR

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mahler123
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I use a Melco N 100 NAS.  I bought Melco Optical disc player to use as a ripper (it can also be used as a CD player) but it will accept other optical rippers.  Since I have thousands of CDs I also bought an additional Melco storage unit.

   The N100 will also play music, usb only.  The Melco app isn’t great so I use mConnect.  You can also play Tidal and Qobuz streaming services.

  I added a Cambridge Audio CXN streamer because of its facility with podcasts and Internet Radio, but most importantly because it adds AirPlay and Chromecast.  I use the latter for Apple Music and a boutique streaming service for historical recordings.  The CA doesn’t have internal storage but works well with Melco serving as a NAS

 

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