Streamer Recommendations


I am looking at streamers. I am building a system from scratch so I don’t have one I am replacing. I have heard of the brands but not sure how they compare. From my research the software that the streamer comes with is also important. Is their a streamer that is modular that you could upgrade later on? I don’t mind purchasing used and can spend up to 2k.

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I have tried Bluesound, Aurrender, and Innuos.

I ended with Innuos due to it being able to use Roon. I felt the Aurrender is a bit limited with what streaming apps you can use.

Though, sound wise, I think the Aurrender and Innuos are pretty close. Esp. in their lower end models.

 

Bob

I love my Innuos Zenith MK-3. It has a great interface 

it for sure sounds better then Roon 

if you want to rip any cd it has a excellent Teac drive a Solidstate drive under that 

and it has 3 independant Linear Power Supplies, the whole chassis,drives and even feet are built for vibration isolation  the less expensive Zen still has dual LPS power supplies  and Mundorfs best MLytic capacitors ,plus Nichicon and very good quality build throughout .some complain it is slightly warmer then neutral 

I am using the Exceptional Tubulus digital cables throughout , many digital records are not the best  with this combination Digital- Analog sound and still very good detail . Anthony at Perrotta consultants  excellent service as well as pricing.

No one mentioned the impressions with an Eversolo DMP-A8. I can do it for you. A double power unit, great DAC with AKMs, works with digital and analog outs, but it has its own great DAC. Beautiful large display! I have hooked it directly to the Benchmark AHB2 and power Focals Aria 948s. Great listening to Qobuz or Tidal.

The eversolo a 10 is out now 3600$ have not heard it yet but I like my a8.they are a great bang for the buck.fairly easy to use.enjoy the hunt.my a8 was 1800$  and I thought worth it