Need to get off of bluetooth.... looking for a wifi streamer for my budget
My current system is a McIntosh C12000 preamp and a 861 Moon amp.
I have a Eversolo Z8. I want to get off of blue tooth (streaming from my phone) and get onto wifi. So I need a streamer.
I know this sounds crazy... but I stretched my budget and it will take about a year for me to recover. So, what would like to do is buy a streamer (used hopefully) to tie me over temp.
Can anyone recommend a wifi streamer brand/model for my setup that I might find used for *around* $500? I would consider a streamer/dac combo if the dac was better than the one in the Eversolo Z8 because that one is pretty good spec wise (it has the ESS Pro)
Cambridge Audio CXN 100. I have one. While not using it currently, I’m impressed every time I did play. Dollar for dollar it’s a great value. WiFi and XLR. The advise about waiting to step it up is a valid. You have excellent gear. Streamer should be at same level of your system. $1k is not going to get you anywhere near there. |
Stick with Apple Music until you make the big move. You are not going to notice the difference with a lower end streamers and even then it’s not going to be leap. Apple does offer hi res. You can spend up to $50k on a streamer and be able to play Apple Music. Very limited. It’s not always straight forward however and in many cases you will not be able play Hi Res. Over time more companies with be offering Air Play for they see there is a growing market. There are folks entering the HIFI but are going to stick with Apple Music for awhile. Again, stick with Apple until you make the big move. On the other hand you could get Qobuz or Tidal now and start to build your play list over time. You get the best of both of options |
Bluesound Node 2i with Linear Power Supply LPS For Sale - US Audio Mart https://share.google/sX3Bl58kkHMPJOaor No Apple music but has Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth and a good ESS DAC. The LPS improves the sound quality a lot. |
