Time To Upgrade My Digital Front End
Been streaming via a LAN connection (through SFP’s) using my Gustard R26 DAC as a renderer and have been pretty happy with the sound quality, but I think I would like to step things up a little.
Many here mention the likes of Aurender, Auralic, Innous, and a few smaller, boutique companies as well. Most of these are a bit over my budget though.
I have been reading about the TEAC UD 701 DAC/Server/PA here on AG and some other sites and it’s getting decent write ups. I’m finding though that most of those threads on AG don’t have some of the more seasoned member’s opinions on the TEAC. Is it possibly not up to par?
The UD 701 is around $4K, under my budget of $5K. I’m not opposed to purchasing used (I see one on presently on AG) but would really like to have the security the warranty provides.
And I know, separates are preferred which the TEAC is not...
I’d recommend the Innuos Pulse. It’s new and contains Innuos’ latest thinking, is compatible with Roon, and comes with their Sense app that gets top marks for both usability and sound quality. And at $3250 it’s well under your $5k price target. Or you might consider this used Pulsar that’s only two months old, and as long as the warranty is transferable this is well worth a look… https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb68e0-innuos-pulsar-media-servers Best of luck. |
