You wise audio maniacs have convinced me… I am Switching course to a dedicated streamer!
What are the recommendations with the following qualities:
-Roon Compatible (I use Roon for my Muti-zoned house, and simultaneous playback
-Compatible with my DAC (HoloAudio Spring 2 Level 3 Kitsune edition). I saw someone mentioning that I should get a streamer with I2S output for the Holo. Also hear that Halo Audio recommends USB inputs. (?)
-Future proof (within reason)
-little or no maintenance
-2-3K ish....
I see in this and other threads the following streamers: (Bold seems the most mentioned)
-Aurender N200 or Aurender N250
-Innuos
-Denafrips Gaia
-SGC i5 with Sonicorbiter OS
-SonicTransporter I7 (12v 4 amp linear power supply to power it)
-Lumin U2
-Teddy Pardo LPS
-Antipodes K21
-Roon Nucleus Plus revision A with an Upgrade the power supply (s-booster). Plug in external hard drive or install internal.
Some questions and use habits:
-Prefer no dsp (is this a mistake?)
-Small digital file library (80 gigs). Have been gravitating to mostly streaming and vinyl.
-Currently I have my network as follows: Ethernet to AirPort Extreme to my mini.
-Where to find a good price? eBay or new on Amazon or….
Thank you!!!!
Richard