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

I have both the CXN v2 and the NODE X with a modded LPS from PD Creative. I'm looking to up my streaming experience and will review the MOON literature.

You can use Lumin if you get a wireless bridge device like a TP Link (Upscale recommends a particular one to use with the Lumins they sell, and they work perfectly so long as you have a good wireless network it can connect to). You connect the Lumin to the TP Link with Ethernet, then connect the TP Link wirelessly to your network. I use Lumin in 2 rooms with this method. 

I would consider Moon 390 network player. About $6,400. A little more what you want to spend. Sounds great, great warranty and trade -up program.

To circumvent the wireless requirement, just get a range extender, and plug in near your audio system. Typically these work better than internal wifi. I have had several... including over $5K that simply did poorly on their own wifi. I know of a number of $100K systems that work this way, including my own where streaming sounds as good as vinyl. 

This will open up a wider world of streamers. Have a look at Aurender.