Streamer/DAC

Hello guys, man do I enjoy my McIntosh system, but looking for a minor/major upgrade in my streamer. Hopefully, you guys can help me out

I’ve commented in this forum a few times before. Please, any negativity towards my system/Layout can you keep it to yourself

Thank you very much for that.

I have:

Mcintosh C53, pair of McIntosh 601’s, pair Martin Logan Renaissance 15a’s and a Bluesound node 2

I Don’t really want to invest in a new DAC. I think the one in my McIntosh C53 is adequate enough

Question is, if I invest in a new streamer can I expect major improvements in my sound, and if so what would you recommend

preslisa6402-24-2022 10:17pm

verdantaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,499 posts 02-25-2022 at 09:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Depends on budget. Lumin U1 would be what I would look at. There software is good and it has the right feature set.
vinylvalet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 897 posts 02-26-2022 at 12:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @verdantaudio Very nicely written summary. Thank you.
preslisa64 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 02-26-2022 at 05:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, impressive write up Thanks Verdantaudio
preslisa64 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 02-26-2022 at 05:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry, one other question. Is there a big difference in the U1 vs the U1 mini. Which one should I consider
rsf507 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,313 posts 02-26-2022 at 05:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A bit late to this thread but if I was in the OP position I'd have the Bricasti M5 and a Roon Nucleus at the top of my list. Made in the good US of A and Bricasti's customer support is about as good as it gets. Good luck whichever route you go.