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Streamer vs. Cart upgrade (here we go again…)

I have a Clearaudio Concept TT with a Hana EH cart.  I run it through a Mc110z and Mc240 through Klipsch Heresy’s with REL subs.  I stream via blue tooth (audio engine B1).  I’m soliciting advice on whether I should upgrade to a Hana ML or spend that money on a Wiim Ultra and Denafrips Potus II DAC.  I love the sound of my TT, and I definitely hear the difference between my streaming and the turntable but records are expensive- wondering if the corner cutting is worth it.  Any thoughts?

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soix
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@charles007100  You’re missing the point here.  The OP is streaming through Bluetooth so a Pontus II with the Iris and Wiim is a big upgrade. 

soix
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sorry to say 2k won’t buy you a good streaming experience, long ago I bought a WIIM for streaming and a Denafrips Dac they are both not on use
 

  • I strongly disagree with this.  These along with a Wiim Ultra are in your budget and would be a huge step up over what you have now.  

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650237805-denafrips-pontus-ii-dac-black-includes-shipping/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326749614696

soix
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Your streaming situation is in dire need of help so by all means do that and you’ll hear a huge improvement in performance.  This is not a close call IMHO. 

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