Azbird
Thanks for the feedback. One of the reasons I’m interested is because Linn’s commitment and longevity in streaming. Which unit do you have? I’m comfortable with the notion that the akurate DAC is probably better than what I have and that the streaming function is an upgrade over the node 2. Part of the challenge for me is the rest of my system. It doesn’t seem to make sense (in my mind) to break apart my M12/M22 combo. And, all inputs into the M12 are converted to PCM (or something like that). In other words, the Select DSM has a DAC, so I’d be going into the line inputs of my unit and I’m not sure that makes sense. So, if I do this, it’ll probably be getting the one with the amplifier stage.
A new server would cost between $2-$4k based on what I’m looking at. Or, I could sell my NAD M12/M22 and get ~$3k and turn around and buy the Select DSM w/ Akurate and amp for about $8k - a net cost of $5k. Fewer boxes, cooler piece. Better overall?
Sure wish i could audition one at home. There are no dealers for 300+ miles.
Thanks for the feedback. One of the reasons I’m interested is because Linn’s commitment and longevity in streaming. Which unit do you have? I’m comfortable with the notion that the akurate DAC is probably better than what I have and that the streaming function is an upgrade over the node 2. Part of the challenge for me is the rest of my system. It doesn’t seem to make sense (in my mind) to break apart my M12/M22 combo. And, all inputs into the M12 are converted to PCM (or something like that). In other words, the Select DSM has a DAC, so I’d be going into the line inputs of my unit and I’m not sure that makes sense. So, if I do this, it’ll probably be getting the one with the amplifier stage.
A new server would cost between $2-$4k based on what I’m looking at. Or, I could sell my NAD M12/M22 and get ~$3k and turn around and buy the Select DSM w/ Akurate and amp for about $8k - a net cost of $5k. Fewer boxes, cooler piece. Better overall?
Sure wish i could audition one at home. There are no dealers for 300+ miles.