Streamer & DAC under $1000?


Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a good streamer with a built-in DAC or a separate streamer and DAC. I'd like something under $1000.

If there's already a discussion like this, let me know, and I'll close this post.

tarik1986

WiiM Pro.

$150 or so dollars.

Has analog outputs and inputs. Optical, Coax out. Also Bluetooth input, LAN connection.

 

Quite the unit  

if the onboard DAC is not suitable to one’s tastes, spend the money saved on a separate DAC.

As a current BlueSound user (N130) with external power supply and DAC, if I was looking for a one box solution for ~$1K I'd probably buy the ICON.

Here’s an idea for a separate DAC and streamer that’s in your price range and gives you the flexibility to upgrade the streamer or DAC in the future as tech progresses. I think it’d be tough for a combo streamer/DAC to beat or even match this pair. I own this DAC BTW, and it’s an excellent performer for the $$$ and even more so used. Add an external LPS to the Node when funds allow and you could be good for a long while. Just one idea, and best of luck.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/235866166165

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650124557-musician-audio-pegasus-r2r-dac-in-excellent-condition-with-synergistic-research-fuses/

Here’s a review of the DAC in case it’s helpful, and I find it to be pretty spot on.
https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/musician-audio-pegasus-r2r-dac-review/

You might try the Matrix mini-i Pro 4.

This has amazing streaming options, and the DAC is pretty good as almost all DACs are these days. I owned the prior model.