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Streamer/DAC

I think I have the computer thing figured out now, so what about an all-in-one DAC-Streamer Combo. I like the one box solution (in my case 2 boxes,  integrated amp, and as discussed).

One disadvantage is that I presume that there is not much chance of upgrading the DAC in a combo like this, so as technology changes you with miss the buss or fork out for new.

Any streamer/DAC combos that you've heard that you could live with forever for around $4K? I know mrklas likes his Moon 280D which is attractively priced.

With the popularity of R2R DACs are there any offered combined with a streamer?

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metaldetektor
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A number of DACs/streamers/combination DAC-streamers are physically modular, i.e. are upgradable. I tend to favor these. Sonnet, Bricasti, totaldac, aqua, MSB come to mind. So you don't have to dump/sell the box, if you want to update them.

 

FPGA DACs such as dCS and PS Audio can receive firmware updates over time, which is also a nice feature.

nutty
2,800 posts
 

Naim also updates their own firmware. 

tundratoad
7 posts
 

One not mentioned here that you should also check out is the Gold Note DS-10. I am happy with mine.

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reference_components
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The DMS-700 listed on Audiogon is under $4,500.

high-amp OP
508 posts
 

jimd7000-Thanks, if it was only in silver!

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