Streaming Dac $5000-8000

Hi there.
I am after a streamer dac one piece unit

ideally with a very natural sound, slightly warm midrange, and with good streamer app…

its for use on harbeth shl5 plus

was thinking lumin t3. any others to consider Like auralic Altair g2.1? Auralic Vega is a bit over budget

moon seems to be well regarded, but they have a big gap between the 280d and 680d. 390 would be overkill as don’t need the preamp

I like the luxman d03x cd player sound, but that doesn’t have a streamer

thanks

acdvd02-13-2023 10:15am

ddafoe Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 238 posts 02-13-2023 at 10:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Meitner MA3 will fit your price range and primary requirements. It has integrated Roon streaming. I've owned the Sim 380DSD which I really liked, the Bricasti M3 MDX which I liked but found it leaner/more-analytical than the older and less detailed SimAudio (but maybe more musical to my ears...). I now have the MA3 and love its sound signature; it has lots of detail (but not super-detailed or analytical), never fatiguing, smooth with an almost liquid characteristic to vocals, strings, etc.