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Streamers with I2S connectivity

So I recently purchased a Denafrips Terminator.  Thanks to a kind gentleman on this forum for parting with his!!!  The consensus with this DAC seems to be that the I2S input is the best and the one you want to use.  I use a Node 2 streamer today.  I connected it via Optical and Digital Coax.  The Coax sounds just slightly better to my ears.  But I want a streamer now that has I2S output.  I'm finding very little out there.  I see the Wyred For Sound Music Server and that's it.  But I think there has to be more that I just haven't found yet.

Anyone know of others they can suggest?

*To Note:  I do not want to use a converter such as the Matrix Audio X-SPDIF 2 if I can avoid it.  I don't want the extra cords and PSU's.....
snafujg
richard_crl032
29 posts
 
Hi,

I just got the omnia S1 with my Terminator.

Cheers.

Richard
richard_crl032
29 posts
 
Omnia S1
taeck101
10 posts
 
snafujg, how is your Denafrips Terminator DAC working out? According to Psaudio the advantage IF streamer is connected through I2S interconnect vs other connection - the PCM(inter iC sound) audio data transport, bit clock line data, work select line(L or R channel) & data line is all matching between the network streamer and the DAC (with I2S). Therefore there is no need to take apart aforementioned data only to assemble the scrambled data again at the DAC level eliminating any chance of data loss. Engineers haven’t quantify this loss but some say 5-7%, audible? There are other factors at the network stream transport & DAC level that affects sound is: bigger internal space vs. cramped all in one unit, better internal/external linear power supply(possibly multiples if well executed) and magnetic shielding strategy, using shielded power cords etc. I’m a bit late to this discussion but I just bought Soundaware D300 network streamer, lowest price at $1900 usd that seem to meet these requirements. I was told that the user interface is not the greatest but as long as i use Roon it’ll be great. I will let you know as soon as it arrives in about a week. Cheers!
Stephen
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rikkipuu
271 posts
 
The I2S is the best input for the Terminator.  I improved the USB output of an Innuos Statement with the Denafrips Iris DDC and not by a little bit.  
snafujg OP
34 posts
 
I haven't made any moves yet as I was waiting for the Denafrips DDCs to come out.  I'm still using a Bluesound Node 2i for a streamer so I'm looking at either the Hermes or GAIA since they accept Digital Coax input.  If I had a USB streamer, the Iris would be all I needed.  The Hermes and GAIA cover all streamer inputs so kind of future proof myself.  

A DDC is my expected next move, though.  
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