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Is Spotify a Hi Fi source for streaming? What streamer is good at $1000

shiner3237

Showing 1 response by vthokie83

My 2 cents (since you asked): You did not mention if you have an outboard DAC, so I'm going to assume that you do not.

(1) IF you decide to go with BlueSound, make sure to buy the Node 130 (third generation) or the Node X. Both have superior DACs over the 2i, which is several years old. If you go this less expensive route, I'd highly consider adding an LHY linear power supply kit ($279) as well, it does make a noticeable improvement in SQ. The Node X also has a headphone amp, that the others do not

(2) Eversolo DMP-A6 is becoming a very popular product, but I have only heard it in a friends system; never in my own to compare with my Node 130/LHY LPS.....it did however sound excellent. LHY also has a linear power supply option for this as well at $289. The reviews have been nothing less than stellar, and seems to have an above average DAC as well. Do some reading up, I think you'll find a lot to like.....and probably the inexpensive route if I were to do it all over again. The Eversolo is also the only one that you can add internal storage if you want to rip files to play locally, has XLR outputs as it has a fully balanced pre-amp

(3) Wiim Pro Plus - I have heard only the Pro Plus unit with it's included DAC, and also into a Denafrips Ares II external DAC. IMO the DAC is not of audiophile quality, but the streamer seems just fine.....but limited in connections, no ethernet input, no USB out, no XLR out.

(4) Dump Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz are far superior streaming services.

(5) If you have the option to, go direct into the streamer with ethernet (not an option on the Wiim)

Best of luck