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Thinking of changing things up. Need advice on DAC/Streamers

Hi Folks, 

I currently use a Zenith MK3 streamer into an Audio Mirror Tubadour DAC. 

I'm considering combining the two to make life a littler simpler. 

I will buy used so I can try things and if they don't work out, sell and try something else. 

I have narrowed it down to Meitner MA3 (or the new MA3i) and the Linn Selekt DSM with Katalyst DAC and Utopik Power Supply.

Both have a "pre/volume" which could be useful to bypass yet another box. Selekt has analog and phono input, along with HDMI eARC, nice additions. 

Has anyone owned both and can compare sounds wise? If not how would you describe the sound of the Linn? I've heard the Meitner and thought it was excellent, but not as feature rich as the Linn. 

Any other competitors in this class to look at as well?

kray

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soix
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With that said, do you have any suggestions or just trying to talk me out of it

Sounds like you got some good suggestions and info above.  The only one I would mention is Bricasti but can’t say anything about sound or how their models compare to the above but may be worth checking out.  In any event, best of luck in your quest.  

soix
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What’s so complicated about having a separate DAC and streamer?  Unless it’s a space issue I don’t get it, and it’s probably gonna cost you a good bit to get comparable one-box performance that you may not like as much, especially since you’re using a tube DAC. 

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