HIfi Rose 150b OR volumio rivo+DAC


Hello to all, I have Moonriver 404 ref, and klipsch Rf35 till now and looking for dac/streamer solution. Max budget about 3500 euro. I have found rose 150b used about that money. But I read many opinions that a standalone dac maybe is better. So volumio rivo is great streamer for 1000 euro so a dac for about 2500 will outperform rose 150b? . Dac thoughts lab 12 reference (no dsd unfortunately), m2tech young iv, gustard r26 or a26. Don’t know very confused. I want great bass, transparently, imaging etc

Till now I'm listening through Dap shanling m6 pro 21,from line out and I'm very happy. But I think a desktop solution will sound wayy better, hope so.... 

Thanks a lot in advance for your help

128x128struggler

Showing 1 response by gryphongryph

Sorry you did not get any response here, this forum is usually very good in giving recommendations.

I understand your dilemma, but I have been in your position these last few weeks and I came to the conclusion that separate is the way to go, I hope to get my Rivo next week or the week after, one of the reasons is that I have an okay dac and I have a lifetime Roon subscription, which is one of the main reasons for choosing the Rivo as it is said to sound excellent with Roon, my dac is an older Primare and I have also been eyeing the Lab 12 dac which I expect is a wonderful dac, but that purchase has to wait a fair way into twenty four.

ps. Having separate streamer and dac will give you more flexibility also.

Good luck.