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Seeking a Tidal full MQA streaming DAC

Feature set aside, which of these three units has the overall best/most enjoyable sound. Lumin T2, Aurender A10 or PS audio Direct Stream w/Bridge II. I keep changing my mind as to which one to get. It would be difficult at best to try any of these before buying. If there is something else I should consider please let me know. I need Full MQA, Qobuz, ethernet or wireless is ok. Ripping and storage is not as important to me as streaming(lazy I guess). Any direct knowledge/opinions would be appreciated. I am not particularly tech savvy so I need a little help. I am currently using an OPPO 105 as a transport with a Wyred 4 Sound DAC2V2 SE to my Aesthetix Calypso with PS audio M700 mono amps. I am thinking I can do better with a better source. I have  entry to mid level cabling from Schimtt, Harmonic Technology, Audio Art, Signal Cable and Cullen.
 
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audiojedi
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The Lumin is the obvious choice I'm super happy with my Teac NT-505 but it seems that some on this board have had issues so I would only recommend purchasing with strong dealer support.
The Lumin app is ok but you may want to trial Roon as it's quite a bit better.
audiojedi
225 posts
 
There is a user on this form who bought the clock for his NT-505 and he said there was an appreciable improvement.

I just sold my Bluesound Node 2i and Schitt Yggdrasil in favor of the Teac - no doubt the streamer was the bottleneck but regardless I am very happy with the performance of the Teac.

I'll probably grab the clock when I find a good deal on one - you're definitely getting into the law of diminishing returns but if it improves on an already excellent unit than it's worth it.
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