Strong recommendation for the Bricasti M5. It simply works with zero technical issues, transparent sound, and exceptional build quality. It is a bit over budget but they come up used under $2k.
Streamer, no DAC please?
Sorry if this topic has been beaten to a pulp...I recently upgraded the digital side of my rig, Denafrips, Pontus 15 with a Project CD Box RS2T transport...
Now I have the itch to try streaming. It pains me to invest in a high end streamer and once again pay for a DAC.
Is it possible to find a quality steamer without a DAC? Any direction is appreciated, FYI, I consider myself a luddite.
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Just so you know, Audiogon has a search bar: https://forum.audiogon.com/search/index?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=streamer+without+ |
I've been looking for one in the 2000-3000 range. I've settled on the Lumin U2 Mini, The Holo Audio or the Auralic Aries S1. Another option is the Lumin u2 (not mini) but it would have to be used. Iy depends a bit on what features you want: See about maximum DSD rate, Check for your preferred digital output, I2S is still tough to find but I expect it will be common, soon. If you don't like Roon (like me) make sure the included app is user friendly and meets your needs. Lumin and Auralic and supports your platform (Amazingly, I don't think Auralic supports Android). PSAudio AirLens has no app supplied, you're using Roon. I've not found anything except the Lumin U2 that checks all my boxes so I've stayed using the streamer half of my Node 2i. Into a good DAC, it's really a damn good sounding streamer! |
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