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Musica Pristina A Cappella III Streamer ?

Wondering if anyone has had a chance to hear the A Cappella III streamer ?  What are your thoughts ?  There's only one review online via audio beatnik

https://www.musicapristina.com/products/a-cappella-iii-network-player-streamer/

I'm in the market for a streamer in the 3-5k range.  I don't need a CD ripper or anything, just looking for the best delivery of music files primarily off of Roon/Tidal or hi-rez downloads (overall mainly red book quality). 

Obvious competitors include Innuos  ZENith III etc. 

Tend to prioritize devices that can offer the PrAT factor and increased sound stage size/space around  players.  Any other benefits are a bonus

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System:
- Roon/Tidal via computer (tb replaced by the streamer)
- USB
- KTE SU-1 DDR 
- AES
- Yggy A2/G5
- RCA
- LTA microZOTL pre
- RCA
- FirstWatt F7/Pass XA25
- Tannoy Eatons

All cables via Audiosensibility (sig series)
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rdoc
88 posts
 
I have the A Cappella server with an internal 1 TB ssd.  I have all of my music on the ssd.  I use the HDMI I2S output to my dac.  This is reputed to be the best way to send music to the dac as there is no conversion needed as in usb.  The A Cappella is a superb unit and Kevin is very responsive to any questions.  I do not stream because I am not interested in it.  I have had the unit for a few years and do not plan to ever replace it.
rdoc
88 posts
 
I did not compare with any other units.  Comparing servers is somewhat difficult especially in your own system with your own music.  At the time of my purchase several years ago, there were not the number of servers available that there are today.  But I have l no regrets and plan on the A Cappella being a permanent source of my music.  The sound is sublime.
rdoc
88 posts
 
It is compatible with Rockna, I have a Rockna.
rdoc
88 posts
 
The Musica Pristina is I2S compatible with the PS Audio, Denafrips, and Rockna.  Musica Pristina is a great company!
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