A better streamer will make you DAC sound better. You can upgrade the DAC later. Source matters.
Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
I am ready to try streaming again after my 1st failed effort.
I had owned the basic Roon streamer.
I plan to use the Roon with Tidal service but not
the Roon hardware this time around.
I am now comparing the Innuos Zen Mini @ $1,250 v.s. the
Bluesound Vault 2i @ $1,295.
The better Innuos is about $4,400.
If you add the reclocker and linear power supply to
the Mini you are also getting closer to $4k.
Now here is my thought: Buy the Vault and plan to find
a DAC upgrade- currently I have an Oppo 205.
This will bring me the better SQ result overall I think.
What have others found?
I had owned the basic Roon streamer.
I plan to use the Roon with Tidal service but not
the Roon hardware this time around.
I am now comparing the Innuos Zen Mini @ $1,250 v.s. the
Bluesound Vault 2i @ $1,295.
The better Innuos is about $4,400.
If you add the reclocker and linear power supply to
the Mini you are also getting closer to $4k.
Now here is my thought: Buy the Vault and plan to find
a DAC upgrade- currently I have an Oppo 205.
This will bring me the better SQ result overall I think.
What have others found?