Streamer with decent app


Hey all:

I like to control everything from my phone while chilling in bed. Mostly Spotify and Tidal. I have a Yamaha WXA-50 that works pretty well but ready for an upgrade.

I tried a Sonos amp because it offered more music services but didn’t feel that the sound was as good.

Looking for an all in one solution (amp, streamer) that has a nice app that works well with the music services.

Budget: <$3k

 

Thanks!

wrecked

Showing 1 response by soix

For a meaningful upgrade both sonically and with a good app at your budget, unless you’re extremely space constrained I think you’re much better off with a separate streamer and integrated amp/DAC.  The new Innuos Pulse Mini will give you a great streamer that comes with its excellent Sense app that’s praised for both its usability and sound quality.  And there’s a good used Bel Canto C5i integrated amp/DAC that’d make an excellent partner for the Innuos.  They both are small footprint products so won’t take up much more room than a one-box unit but will likely deliver much better performance and comes in well below your $3k price target.  Just one thought, and best of luck.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649987921-bel-canto-c5i-integrated-amplifier/

https://jaguaraudio.com/product/pulsemini-streaming-network-player-by-innuos/