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Upgrading my blusound streamer

Need some advice from the experts. First, my system consist of:
2 McIntosh 601 monoblocks
2 Martin Logan Renaissance 15a speakers
1 McIntosh C47 Pre Amplifier
Some relatively expensive cables everywhere
1 blusound node 2 streamer
Tidal music source

My system approaches retail close to $50K

My system sounds very good and powerful. But, I’m always looking for ways to make it sound better

My streamer is only about $500, which is cheap compared to my system and I consider it the weak link. Are there other  streamers you can recommend that would be better suited with my system, cost wise, and would ultimately make it sound even better

Thanks
Pres



preslisa64

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preslisa64 OP
37 posts
 
I am using optical digital out from the blusound to the c47 pre amp, which means I’m using the DAC in the McIntosh C47
Have not tried analog out from Blusound, In other words, have not tried the DAC in the Blusound.  My thinking is how can it be better than the McIntosh.....

Have not tried coaxial 
preslisa64 OP
37 posts
 
I just went with a optical that I had previously. I will try coax and will try Blusound DAC. But still would like a better streamer than the blusound. Can someone recommend a good one. I just think a $500 dollar DAC does my system any justice
99.9% of the time I use Tidal only. Is there a better source I should try?
preslisa64 OP
37 posts
 
For of all, thanks everyone for your input. 

After listening to everyone, plus some additional data I’ve found, I’m down to 2
choices. The Lumin D2 and T2.
 Now, there is a $2k gap between the 2.
The question is, that a real value added $2k gap between the two. What/which do you guys think?
preslisa64 OP
37 posts
 
I did, however, switch from optical to coax. Don’t kill me, but I just used amazon basic cables to do the test. I noticed no difference I could tell. Any input on this?
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