Streamer only


I am not tech savvy and I have a DAC already in my integrated amp.I just wanted to try streaming. I would like to use Qobuz and need to purchase a streamer. I don’t need the dac included within the unit. I hate to pay a large amount for a unit that has a high quality DAC included. Are there any high quality streamers where I am not paying for the higher quality DAC included in the unit? My system is a Levinson 585 and Acendo C8 R speakers. 

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Showing 1 response by mlsstl

If you want to get into streaming at nominal cost, check out the WiiM Mini (about $100) or the WiiM Pro (about $150) -- both support Qobuz and other streaming services, are very easy to set up and have a good app for your phone for selecting and controlling music. The Mini is optical-out only but the Pro does both optical and coax out (no USB out on either.)  Amazon has both available. (There is also a Pro Plus but you're paying for a nicer built-in DAC which you said you don't need.)

If you decide you need something fancier after that you can upgrade to something audiophile-approved without having spent a bunch of money on round one.  (I use a Mini with a bluetooth speaker in my office for radio and background music, so there is always another use. )

The Raspberry Pi approach is also another alternative (and will do USB out) and can be done for $100 or so, but takes a bit more of a DIY approach.