I am new to this so please bare with me. Has anyone compared the Music Streamer+ or II+ or V-DAC with USB connections vs. connecting the computer's optical output to the optical input of a high-end processor? I have a Mac Pro running iTune and AIF non-compressed music files. I connected the computer's optic out to a Krell HTS7.1 pre/pro's optic input and listened to it in two channel stereo mode via Krell KAV 3250 amps and Sonus Faber Ellipsa speakers. Sounds good but far from a CD player. Would the Streamer/V-DAC with USB connection outperform the optical connection as in my system or other less high-end processors? Thanks for your help. Ron
HRT Streamer+
I recently read the glowing review about the High Resolution Technologies Streamer+ done by 6moons in Sept 2009. I can't help but question how a $299 dac can keep pace with, and in some cases outperform, highly respected units costing quite a bit more (Peachtree Audio Nova, Stello DA100 Signature, Aura Note Premier, April Music Ai500 ).
If I had a USB source, I'd get one, but I'd have to put a lot of effort into rearranging my system to do that.
Can anyone offer first-hand comments or opinions on this unit?
Many thanks!
If I had a USB source, I'd get one, but I'd have to put a lot of effort into rearranging my system to do that.
Can anyone offer first-hand comments or opinions on this unit?
Many thanks!