What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.


Wondering what improvements I can made to my streaming end and what you all are using.

Not looking to rip CDs and I mostly listen to vinyl.

System right now is:

Node 2 (latest version used streaming only with Roon)

Bel Canto e.One ref DAC 2.7

Bel Canto e.One ref CD3t Transport.

Bel Canto e.One ref 501S (best Class D to date to ever grace my system)

Mini GaN 5 ( had to try it and swap it in and out)

AM Qualiton X200 Tube Integrated (love it and gets most use)

QLN Prestige 5 Speakers.

All cables and wires are Signal Cable.

Appreciate the constructive feedback.

Have a great day.

 

 

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Wjob - How does your Bricasti M3 compare to the AM Tubadour SE? Thanks for your help.

I had and sold the Bluesound Node.   Currently running a SonicTransporter i5 with HQ Player embedded as my Roon core to an Ultra Rendu to my RME ADI-2 dac.

Very pleased with the SQ streaming Tidal and Qobuz.

Bluesound Node 2i, the most that I can afford and the best value for the money, as far as I am aware.

Just got a Lumin U1 Mini with the upgraded external SBooster power supply.  Wanted to see if streaming was for me  The external power supply is a must.  .So far pretty pleased.  Running it thru a PS Audio DSD with an Orchid AES/EBU Cable and using Qobuz as my streaming source.  I still prefer Vinyl, good CDs and SACDs for sound and imaging but the U1 Mini is fun and make it easy to look for new music.  At some point I will probably drop some serious $$$$ for a more serious streamer but for now, it is a good entry point.  Checked out Bel Canto and Cambridge and a few others.  Preferred the sound of the U1 Mini.  The Lumin app take some getting used but will do for now.