I bought a Lumin T2 a couple of weeks ago and use its DAC as opposed to the Mac C2600. In your case, the C53 supposedly has a much better DAC and upgradable in the future, so I would recommend to just get the Lumin U1 Mini streamer which will be a step up from the BS. The Lumin app is decent but I prefer to use Roon. I do not have any experience with Aurender. It was not in consideration because I needed MQA decoding.
Do I need a new DAC/streamer. Considering?
Okay okay Okay
I have a awesome sounding system that I enjoy.
Mcintosh C53
Mcintosh 601’s
M/L speakers. 15A’s
Tributaries cable
Yes, my c53 has the new DAC module
This discussion is about streamers only
My current DAC is a Bluesound (which I bypass the DAC in the node and use the DAC in the C53. And use the Node as a Streamer only)
But can’t help but wonder what if I exchanged out my DAC to an Lumin or Aurelic (spelling).......
opinions please. Worth it?
I have a awesome sounding system that I enjoy.
Mcintosh C53
Mcintosh 601’s
M/L speakers. 15A’s
Tributaries cable
Yes, my c53 has the new DAC module
This discussion is about streamers only
My current DAC is a Bluesound (which I bypass the DAC in the node and use the DAC in the C53. And use the Node as a Streamer only)
But can’t help but wonder what if I exchanged out my DAC to an Lumin or Aurelic (spelling).......
opinions please. Worth it?