Question/Help Needed: Boomer who is totally inexperienced with DACs and streamers.
Question/Help Needed: Totally inexperienced with DACs and streamers. The streaming I currently do is with an Alexa device connected to the AUX input of vintage receivers with RCA cables (I have several setups in the house).
I just bought a NAD C375BEE Integrated Amp that has a DAC module installed. It is driving Thiel CS 1.6 speakers. (I am slowly trying to go from low-fi to something a bit better)
https://nadelectronics.com/.../c-375bee-integrated.../
https://nadelectronics.com/.../MDC-DAC-2.0-USB-Digital-to...
I want to "stream" but have no idea what is needed in a streamer to deliver really solid quality music. Is it the source? The streamer? The DAC? I do like the "voice control" I get with the Alexa devices I have.
Any/all help or advice is much appreciated!! Thanks!! John
Avoid using the optical out and use either its coax or USB, and then yes you’d use your phone or tablet with whatever streamer/app you’re using. |
You need a streamer to hook to your internet/router and a DAC to be able to feed your NAD. The easiest solution, at least initially, would be to get a good combo streamer/DAC like this…
This offers very good streaming performance, and you can upgrade to a better DAC later for better performance. And, very importantly, it comes with the Innuos Sense app that gets top marks for both sound quality and usability, and their customer support is also top notch should you ever need it. This is what I’d do if I was you and was just getting started and wanted a minimum of hassle. Also, do a free trial of both Qobuz and Tidal and see which one works best for your needs and music tastes. Hope this helps, and best of luck.
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