The transport is the easiest to replace. I ripped all CDs to NAS, or you could use a streamer/server's internal, or USB drive. I went with separate DAC and streamer and put money into the DAC and went with a relatively good price/performance option of Ifi Zen Streamer with upgraded power supply. When money comes my way I will upgrade the streamer, but I'm happy with the ripped CDs and will not buy a transport. Any time you use separates, the problem is that you can spend a fortune on power cables and USB/I2s interconnects. So, I have an integrated amp, but I am settling for a bit less performance than going with separates.
Looking for advice
I’m looking at adding a streamer, Dac, and possibly a transport to utilize with an older integrated - Krell 400xi. I’m looking at starting with the bluesound node and a Cambridge audio transport. My speakers are Totem model 1 Signatures, with a Rel B1 sub. When I have more cash, looking to upgrade and get the Chord Qutest dac. Is this a good use of $$’s or am I better off getting a used Naim Uniti Atom and go with one box, plus a transport or eventually the Unitcore?
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I spent $30 on a usb cd drive and used dBpoweramp software which will make sure that your stored cd is bit perfect and it will pull down artwork. No fancy all in one will do better. @ghdprentice brings experience whereas I offer my build based on searching out those with expertise. Go back and look at the profiles of those offerng their opinion and then look at some of their other posts and you can determine who to trust.. By all means don't trust me. |