You should try qobuz connect on a Naim Atom HE. It is very good, even as a pre amp with balanced outputs.. punches way above its weight class! Enjoy the music!
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I have an STR Preamp and am getting a streamer as well. As someone that relies on Anthem Room Correction and bass management, I don’t want a unit with a DAC since the Anthem DAC is required to use ARC. Are you looking for analog XLR inputs from a streamer or as I assume, wanting to use the AES/EBU digital audio input? The STR USB DAC has the highest specifications but I’m sure the AES/EBU input would work and sound great. My STR Preamp has some differences with the STR Integrated but they are close. I ended up ordering an Innuos Stream1 with the PheonixUSB module. Innuos recommends USB as the best connection but I don’t think I would notice a difference. There is an optional SPDIF board with AES/EBU, Coax and optical outputs. I liked the option to install my own M.2 SSD. I am going with 4TB but it will support 8TB. Now the wait for delivery that may take awhile. |
@arstereo - Let me elaborate on (and agree with) what @george_r said. With the STR integrated, there is no value to the DAC in a streamer with DAC, at least if you are using any digital features of the STR. Those include bass management, Anthem Room Correction, and tone controls. To use those, the analog signal from the streamer/DAC will be converted back to digital by the STR’s ADC, then processed and re-converted to analog by the STR's own DAC. In my opinion, it makes more sense to avoid the extra conversions by feeding a digital signal to the STR from a streamer, using SPIDF, AES, or USB connection. |
If you are looking at DAC/Streamer all in 1 -https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650189373-aurender-a200-streamer-dac-pre-amp-amazing-in-every-way/
A better way would be to buy a DAC and this -https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650241140-aurender-n200/
For the most part you will be done. |
Consider an Auralic Altair G2.2 https://us.auralic.com/products/altair-g2-2 I own an Altair G1.1 and 2.1 in my vacation home. Rock solid on WiFi or wired. I find it considerably better than several Bluesound products, but have not tried an Icon. It is a streamer and DAC. G2.1’s and 1.1’s can be found for a deal these days.
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