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Need Opinions for Streamer/DAC [One Box - Not Separates] Budget Approx. $ 5,000

Hello - 

I have a MAC7200 receiver and Focal Sopra 3 speakers. My requirements for streamer/DAC are as follows:

1. MUST be wireless, as no ethernet in man cave [this precludes several brands]

2. MUST have either Tidal or Quobuz, and internet radio

I've been researching HiFi Rose RS-151 and Cary Audio DMS-700. We're talking delta-sigma ESS9039PRO vs R2R AKM AK4499EQ. Does anybody have experience with both units who can supply an opinion? Alternate suggestions certainly welcome. Open to used or open box or demo. Thank you for your opinions!

goldenoldy

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lanx0003
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You might just be the perfect candidate—dare I say, guinea pig—for the Node ICON ($1.2k), which The Absolute Sound praised for sounding only “subtly” different from a $35k rig that included a $28k DAC and a $6.7k Aurender N200 streamer.  Note that N200 is highly raved by the Agers here.

It takes wifi no problem.

And if it is good and you decide to keep it, report back pls and use the $3.8k for a worldwide cruise.  Also teach Agers a good lessen here that a hi-fi gear does not need to be expensive.

 

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