Streamer recommendations


I am thinking of purchasing a dcs bartok dac/headphone amp unit.  Hoe does the streaming application compare to say an aurender or lumin?  Cd/sacd will be my primary source, with streaming secondary

 

thanks

digitaljoseph

I love my Naim Uniti Nova - they just released a new model (Nova PE) with more power.  Roon ready, and great high res streaming internet radio, plus Tidal and Qobuz, Spotify, etc. - I ripped my CDs and have purchased hi res digital I play through Roon that sounds amazing through the Nova.  They have other models (Atom, Star) depending on your needs.

Eversolo A8. Love all the features. I really like the ARC in which greatly improves youtube video performances. Sounds great as a preamp.  Replaced my  tube pre. Ripped all my cds to the internal SSD. Couldn't be happier.

Good day,

I purchased a WIIM pro recently, I think it is an excellent budget streamer. I have a Topping D70 Octo dac paired with a Shiit Midgard. I get resolution from Roon up to 196 gb. All in under $800. It’s pretty good for the coins.

My first streamer was an Aurender N100H - a very YUGE upgrade from PC-based source.

Then I tried a different brand.

Now, like the prodigal son, I've returned to Aurender - the N20 w/SSD (4TB) is absolutely "real and spectacular"! (h/t Teri Hatch)