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I am looking for a DAC (potentially streamer&DAC) to be paired in a mcintosh system (c1100/611). Its my first foray into digital streaming and I have no need for a CD player.

I see a lot of love for Esoteric, however, most seems to be around their transports? Are they not as renowned for pure digital streaming and/or standalone DACs? I see DCS (for instance) often referenced for standalone DACs - how does Esoteric compare?
ufguy73

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khiak
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Just like OP, I was looking for a streamer/DAC. I have been following this tread and learn a lot on the ongoing discussions. Based on @audiotroy recommendation to OP on the T + A SDV3100 HV, I bought the SD3100 HV and expected delivery next week. I am brand new in streaming and need help on the best way to setup the system.
I have a 80 feet CAT7 cable from the router to my music room. I want to use Roon and Tidal. I have a 6 years old Macbook Pro and a iPad Pro. 

khiak
66 posts
 
@david_ten many thanks for your recommendations. Shall keep to Tidal. Is the Tidal app more user friendly than the Tidal in the T + A Control App.? By the way I bought the SD as I have a preamp. 
khiak
66 posts
 
@audiotroy Thanks for the info SD capability. As I am new in streaming, I should just slowly progress up the streaming food chains and hopefully in the near future to listen to the DSD1024,
khiak
66 posts
 
@david_ten  I received delivery of the SD3100 HV yesterday. The dealer tried to setup the SD3100 HV with the Tidal apps but fail to do so. He told me to used the Tidal in the T + A apps with is very slow and not user friendly. Kindly teach me step by step to setup the SD3100 with the Tidal apps many thanks for your help.
khiak
66 posts
 
@david_ten Many thanks, shall review the "Network Configuration" and the 'Operating Music Services"
khiak
66 posts
 
@david_ten Still unable to have the SD3100 HV accept Tidal Direct via the CAT7 cable from the router. The Tidal's App only allow selection of 1)iPad 2)Airplay & Bluetooth 3) KD-49X8300C (TV Chromecast) accept the SD3100 HV. Only able to run Tidal with the T + A MusicNavigator which is slow and not so user friendly as the Tidal's App. 
Any other pointers that I can check and configure to link the Tidal' App to the SD3100 HV.
Thanks

khiak
66 posts
 
@ufguy73 , I recently have a home demo of Cary DMS-600 USD7K and the dcs Rossini USD24K. Both are musical sounding streamer/DAC and not harsh when play loud. I was introduced to Laufer Teknik Memory Player 64 but unable to audition as no dealers locally. Appreciate any owner of Laufer Teknik Memory Player feedback on their experiences. Thanks 
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