What might pair well with a combined Laiv Harmony uDDC and Laiv DAC?


Beyond the title, not much to say. I am somewhat new to (some) digital equipment (though I have used it a lot at work in other realms, so some of the techno-babble sort of makes sense to me).

So I want to stream music (Qobuz) via a transport or streamer (DAC need not be part of it) to a DDC to a Laiv DAC (which arrives tomorrow!)(not the mini-DAC).

Other than the often-mentioned Rose RS130, can anyone comment on a streamer that would fit into this well? I think the uDDC opens the door to more inputs (it outputs as i2S or USB to the DAC).

Thanks.

Tim

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Another recommendation for an Innuos streamer.  I have the Zen MK3 I got used from a great local dealer for $1800.  It connects out using USB.  It has a CD ripper and storage so you can run any CDs you have and stream from the same system.  A big factor with a streamer is the operating system and the Sense app that Innuos has works beautifully with Qobuz.  Allows me to control from my iPad and iPhone.  I tried the Holo Audio Red.  Sounds great and well built but I didn’t like having to use my laptop to control.  I Went with the Innuos instead.  

Tim you’re welcome.  Glad the Zen is working well for you and is providing the sound you wanted.  Enjoy!