Newbie considering 3 streaming DAC/Servers


I'm considering a one box streaming DAC/Server and was wondering if anybody had experience with any of:

  • AURALiC Altair G1
  • Mytek Brooklyn Bridge
  • NAIM ND5 XS2

I haven't heard any of them but based on specs each seems to have at least something of what I'm looking for. SQ is my most important criterion, and I realize that's subjective. Any feedback from anybody on any of these units, or any comparisons, would be greatly appreciated. Or any other options. The three units are around my upper price range.

hadjimano

Showing 1 response by photomax

If you don’t use Roon then you will want a unit that can handle those different files on its own, sound good without jitter, have potential power supply upgrades down the road and have a solid trouble free user application. I would look at the best Lumin you can afford.

I would also give Roon the free trial period a go. It opens the door to other brands that don’t handle MQA or DSD on its own, like the Linn DSM line for example.