Just a thought. I realize that you’re budget minded, but you might want to consider another service other than Spotify. Tidal, Qobuz, even Amazon HD, will give you better quality files than Spotify.
Which gives better results inexpensive DAC or inexpensive tube Bluetooth pre?
I am an old school newbie when it comes to DACs and Bluetooth and still listen to vinyl cassettes and preferred tubes over solid state.
I listen to Spotify thru an old phone or iPad plugged into my preamp via an RCA to mini plug, in addition to CDs, cassettes, vinyl and a tuner for sources so I am not into streaming yet.
i have friends who stream from their computer and are all about having a good DAC, but yesterday I met someone who had several amazing sounding systems and he had an $80 tube Bluetooth preamp in order to listen to his iPad wirelessly. The several systems I heard yesterday are well above the lower end high end gear that I’ve had and just curious which is better - spending money on a separate DAC or a cheap Bluetooth preamp? I like the idea of playing my Spotify wirelessly.
I’m not ready for Roon, Tidal, a streamer or getting into it more as I have lots of music that I enjoy. I’d just like to get better fidelity from Spotify and be able to listen to it wirelessly. TIA :)
I listen to Spotify thru an old phone or iPad plugged into my preamp via an RCA to mini plug, in addition to CDs, cassettes, vinyl and a tuner for sources so I am not into streaming yet.
i have friends who stream from their computer and are all about having a good DAC, but yesterday I met someone who had several amazing sounding systems and he had an $80 tube Bluetooth preamp in order to listen to his iPad wirelessly. The several systems I heard yesterday are well above the lower end high end gear that I’ve had and just curious which is better - spending money on a separate DAC or a cheap Bluetooth preamp? I like the idea of playing my Spotify wirelessly.
I’m not ready for Roon, Tidal, a streamer or getting into it more as I have lots of music that I enjoy. I’d just like to get better fidelity from Spotify and be able to listen to it wirelessly. TIA :)