Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?


Just as the title explains..

Currently using an Auralic Mini to Mytek Liberty.  Looking for a one box solution to save space/cables primarily, but if sound quality improvement is capable in the under $3K range as well, then WOOHOO!!!

Will be hooked up to a Yamaha A-S2100 integrated, Spendor A4 speakers.

I've previously used: Lumin D2, and PS Audio DSD Jr. - and both of those sounded the same as my current setup, and I'm not against going back to either of those since they fit the requirements.

Open to all/any other suggestions.  I have my eye currently on: Mytek Brooklyn Bridge and the Teac NT-505.  Would prefer a component that offers balanced & unbalanced outputs, and volume control isn't needed of course.

Best,
Rob


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I found a used DMS500 at Cary.com for under 2k, first time I've spent  on digital in a long while, my music room has had just  a TT for the last 5 years. I'm hoping as a Roon endpoint it will be a tidy digital music solution. I'll post back after listening, should get here tomorrow, probably as excited as I was before my Dynavector XV1T arrived. This box seems to be the real deal based on the reviews and forums I've read. Even gonna try to rip my hirez discs for streaming. Too much stuff is not on Vinyl that I want to listen to in hifi, that being said also more great vinyl coming out than I ever could have imagined. AAA Soup, the new Blakely lp. Good music times

Uberwaltz,

Go back one page, and you’ll see the details. In short - I went with the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge.

Tried 3 different pairings:
-w/ Yamaha A-S2100
-w/ NuForce STA200
-w/ Wyred4Sound ST-1000 MkII

That was also the order in which I preferred the sound quality overall too. However, and you won’t be surprised, I’m on to something else right now.

Currently auditioning a Simaudio Moon Neo Ace (all-in-one integrated). I’m streaming Tidal & Qobuz via Roon, using the streamer in the Neo Ace. So far, I’m diggin it. It is brand new, so I need another week before I decide whether or not it’s staying.
Robert
I figured the answer might be there but a lot of clutter posts in there too.
And no, not surprised at all, I mean it is Monday so time for a change!
LOL.

TBH, I have never looked back after moving to my Ayre QX8 super integrated and I suspect you may feel the same on the Sim unit.
Just so much convenience, less boxes and cables and point the remote to change to anything.
Uber,

Very true, and I have a feeling I'll be living the Neo Ace for a while.  At least 3 weeks!!