If you budget is less thank $5k, I'd also look at the Moon 280D...its ~$3k and has a streaming module and DAC.
Ready For Digital Source...Computer?
I have speakers and amplification all figured out, now I need a source. No vinyl and not concerned with CD's at this point.
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
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@high-amp yes I have the Moon 280D. I initially started my digital journey with Node 2i and as I upgraded my system including analog I explored upgrading the DAC. I noticed an upgrade in using the internal DAC of my McIntosh 2600 and decided to explore external DACs I sampled Moon 280D and Linn Majik. There was a significant improvement over both Node and the McIntosh DAC. I went with the 280D - because I felt the improvement was worth the cost and I have been pleased with its perofrmance as well as the utility of the MiND 2 app. I've done the trial for Roon and since I have one system it didn't impress me enough to pay for the subscription.
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