Which of these 3 simular streamers do I select - help!
Arcam rPlay ??
Bluesound 2 ??
Aries mini ??
Hi please help:
I need help choosing a streamer and would prefer it be of the giant killer variety category if possible (I’ll pay a little more to get something better than Arcam rPlay, Bluesound 2, Aries mini, but prefer not to) .
I’ve having trouble finding a review on these streamers that does not factor-in their on-board DAC. I will be using my Benchmark DAC-1, so how do I judge which is the better (pure) streamer? There is also the concern of what pairs best with my revealing DAC and the sometimes mid-bloat of my 300b amp.
Equipment (I listen to Jazz mainly):
Benchmark DAC-1 v.G
Softone 300b amp with passive PA (whose volume control I will be using)
Druid MK IV 101db speakers
I will be streaming mainly Tidal, some flac (NAS), all exclusively via WiFi .
My dilema;
Arcam: appears to have the best fidelity and power supplies of the three, though also heard it unfolds Tidal poorly...
Bluesound Node II: has all the "bells and whistles’ though is 2015 technology and usually comes in 2nd or 3rd and I’ve heard it tends sacrifices natural for smooth.
Aries: Also highly rated, faster pace than Bluesound, though discontinued and hard to find
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