Streaming DAC recommendation


Hello, I am researching about a streamer + DAC combo. My setup has 802 D3 McIntosh MC462 and C2600. I am looking to replace the C2600. I only listen to streaming or local files via Roon. No longer have a turn table, so I think the C2600 may not be the best pre-amp for this use case. I am considering Cambridge audio Edge NQ. I have not seen a lot of discussion around that product. I will be greatly thankful for recommendations, products similar to edge NQ. I want to keep the budget under 5K , used gear.
Thank you!

audiobuddy

Showing 1 response by wsrrsw

@audiobuddy You didn’t list a Roon nucleus as the core. If you are using a computer as the core that’s less than ideal (info all over these forums ) as is airplay.

You can find a used Roon Nuc easy enough and then get a used all in one streamer/ DAC unit, maybe a Lumin T2, allowing you to stay with in your budget. This ( pecan pie+) is an inexpensive but very dang good pain crackers steamer/DAC that can be configured as a roon endpoint. I have one that replaced and bettered a Bluesound (also a good place to start) Node. 

You might also try calling PS Audio. They had and may have more refurbished Directstream DAC MK1 units  

Aurenders are great but are not Roon compatible.