Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC)


I have a dCS Paganini DAC and Paganini Clock. I’m looking for a streamer only to pair with the Paganini to stream via Tidal.  That’s it, I don’t need a streamer/DAC/etc.  I don’t want to extra for pay for redundancy.  Any good suggestions on a streamer only  that you have paired to a high end DAC with good results would be appreciated. 

 

PLEASE no “try some at home on your system” responses …. that’s the reason I came here, for some recommendations. Price range $1500-$5000.

 

Thanks!

naperaudio

+3 for Innuos.Zenith MkIII.

And use Roon with Qobuz, not Tidal or you’ll be wasting your money.

Hey Guys,

Thanks so much for all the great advice and suggestions.  I have a wonderful foundation for my search.

 

I will take the next few weeks to try and acquire many of the recommended streamers (and look into Roon) to make a decision.

 

I will keep you apprised of my search,

Dave (naperaudio) 

At the XFi Premium show in Holland 2019 I visited the room that Aurender and dCS were sharing. The room was busy but eventually got a chance to talk to the dCS rep.  We were discussing the Network Bridge when the Aurender rep. joined us and to my surprise agreed that the dCS unit was better!

Look here:

 

I have an purchased an Optical Rendu from Small Green Computer. This is an excellent device a major upgrade for any high end DAC.  It retimes the signal and improves Red Book and extend rate music. The music sounds as good as playing the CD or better.

 

Jim