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2k to 4k Streaming DAC

I have a Anthem STR Integrated amp with floor standing Focal Aria 936 speakers. I have been using a Oppo BD-105 for streaming Tidal via XLR. I had a Pro-Ject Pre Box 2 Digital that I hooked up to the Anthem via RCA out and used a laptop to stream Tidal Masters and it sounded a whole lot better. I want to use an ipad to stream Tidal MQA files and think a new DAC with streaming would do that. I have read about Mytek and Element X.Are there others I should look at.
airmanmike54
rafevw
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I purchased an Innuos Zen Mini with the optional LPS about a year ago. It is the first streamer and DAC I have ever owned. It sounds pretty darned good, but this is my n=1. Innuos does not have its own streamer software, so I first used iPENG, and now I use Roon. 
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wsrrsw
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Look at this. 
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa3i4h-lumin-t2-all-in-one-network-streamer-dac-black-da-convert...
tom8999
151 posts
 
I just got my LUMIN T2 - if you look you can get one under the list price so it fits in your budget. The streamer / Sabre DAC is amazing for it’s sound stage and vocal clarity, and instrument separation.

it replaced my LUMIN  D1 which ran great for 5 years. You will love the software interface - runs great on my I pad mini. You get autosoftware upgrades via the internet. I stream TidalHiFi with MQA. This caused me to retire my TT.

Happy Listening
pvmike
40 posts
 
I’m new to streaming just learning but I have to say that I do really like my Linn Malik DSM For streaming great sound for me into a peach tree nova 300 and Martin Logan ESL impressions
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wdguru
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I would start with a good DAC that has all the inputs that you will need. You can connect a tv with an optical input and you may also need an analog input (for ota) into your preamp, a coax from your Oppo, etc. This will improve audio a lot once you bypass the pre and Oppo DACs. The prices of good sounding DACs has come down in the last couple of years. I use an LKS which I like and is now at $1100 but there are many others. Good luck and have fun.
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