BTW, what is your budget and would you want new or used?
What next?
I have restored a Marantz PM94 and have recently purchased a pair of Von Schweikert VR4.5 speakers, am using Apple Music through my iPhone. What would be recommended to improve the sounds? Also have a restored Sansui 9090DB with stacked Advent speakers. Just read on the forum about the value of preamps and wondering if I should be looking at a tube preamp to add to my systems? Am retired so not looking to spend big bucks. Thanks in advance for suggestions.
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Agree your next move should be a streamer and DAC. Not sure what your budget is, but you could get a highly-regarded iFi Zen Stream and Musician Draco DAC for about $1000 and be at an entirely higher performance level. I started streaming with my iPhone, but when I added the Zen Stream my streaming sound quality went to another level entirely — not even close. Best of luck. |
Here are links to DAC and streamer I mentioned above… And here’s a good review of the DAC… https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/musician-audio-draco-r-2r-ladder-dac-review/
So for about $1000 you’re at a completely higher level of streaming performance. BTW, if you do get the Zen Stream you should strongly consider this upgraded power supply as it greatly enhances performance… |