spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?


I a considering splashing north of 5000 (euro) for a new source for my rig (MOOON 340i, OPERA QUINTA speaker, McIntosh SACD, Node2). Better to spend more for the DAC or the streamer ? I was thinking about a Schitt yggrasil.Or would it make sense to spalsh on a more expensive DAC and use the Node2 as a streamer, or, for that matter, stream from my Macbook Pro. Regards.
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FYI: the Linn Akurate DS and DSM units have been around a while. But the different iterations (0,1,2,3) have seen real updates. The current Akurate 3 with Katalyst technology is excellent. They are expensive. Another option is to buy a used older model and have a Linn dealer provide the Katalyst upgrade which replaces most of the board and the rear panel. Getting the upgrade gives you a new five year warrenty as well.

FYI, the cheaper tier is the Linn Majik line and the top of the line tier is the Klimax line. There is also the more modular line called Selekt.

Linn stuff is well made with one of the lowest repair rates in the industry. It also offers excellent software and a room EQ system called Space Optimization.