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Point of diminishing returns for a Network Streamers?

You have super cheap Pi streamers (build yourself), $399 IfI Zen, $500 Bluesound Node (no DSD), $700+ Pro-Ject Stream box, then $1k -$2k for Lumins, and others.

I'm running an old iMac as my Roon Core and running a super long, active USB cable to my Dac. I probably do not have to pay much for any improvement since my setup is not ideal. 

I'm really fascinated by the Pro-Ject stream box...however...would it be a major improvement over the IFI Zen? I need DSD so the NODE is out of the question .

I could save and go with the new Lumin U2 mini, however....would it be a huge jump over the Pro-Ject?

aberyclark

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dougthebiker
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I went from streaming Tidal on an iPad to an Innuos Zen MkIII with Roon.

 

it was like going from a $100 MM cartridge to a $2000 MC cartridge.

dougthebiker
186 posts
 

If you want to learn a lot about digital audio, watch the Hans Beekhuyzen Channel on YouTube.

 

He was a recording engineer for most of his career and explains all things digital in a way everyone can understand.

 

 

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