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What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.

Wondering what improvements I can made to my streaming end and what you all are using.

Not looking to rip CDs and I mostly listen to vinyl.

System right now is:

Node 2 (latest version used streaming only with Roon)

Bel Canto e.One ref DAC 2.7

Bel Canto e.One ref CD3t Transport.

Bel Canto e.One ref 501S (best Class D to date to ever grace my system)

Mini GaN 5 ( had to try it and swap it in and out)

AM Qualiton X200 Tube Integrated (love it and gets most use)

QLN Prestige 5 Speakers.

All cables and wires are Signal Cable.

Appreciate the constructive feedback.

Have a great day.

 

 

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fuzztone
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In acquired order I use:
Bluesound Node N100        BluOS
miniDSP SHD Studio          Volumio Custom
Magna Mano Ultra               Orange Squeeze/LMS
Pro-Ject S Ultra                   Volumio Custom
Allo USBridge into Matrix 2   Orange Squeeze/LMS
Ras Pi 3 into Topping D10s   Orange Squeeze/LMS

BluOS is by far the worst, the Pro-Ject version is more restricted
Orange Squeeze is by far the most customizable

DoWhatYaLike

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At this moment I would get the iFi Zen and a great DAC. From what I hear they are aggressively improving the software.

Auralic is Apple Crapple only from what I see. There’s that.

It really depends on what features you can use.

i2s, built in LPS - Magna,
Extra digital inputs, DSP, headphone amp - Studio
Front USB-A ports for say a HoliDaze flash drive - Allo or S2 Ultra   
Cheapness - Raspberry Pi  I will submit that I've spent more on a power supply and cables than the unit, as I've done for my desktop amp

If you plan to use a NAS LMS looks daunting, best with the Studio version.


Some streamers don’t do Qobuz native just UPnP.  The customized Volumios go both ways no subscription needed.

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