I forgot to mention that PS Audio is two months from introducing their $2K AirLens streamer. There are over 2000 post on their AirLens thread. The selling point is that all input and outputs are galvanically isolated and it has I2s out. I2s has been promoted by PS Audio for some time. I’ll be watching reviews. It looks promising. PS Audio has a 30 day no questions asked return window.
First Streamer...
Hi,
I'm planning to buy my first streamer.
Honestly, I have no idea which brand of streamer to purchase and would welcome suggestions.
I'd like to use my android phone to select material which will be played through a Audio Research VSi60 amp and homemade Zaph Audio ZRT Revelator speakers. My CD player ( a Rega Saturn) has a DAC which could be used for streaming.
Any suggestions?
I'm looking to stream TIDAL using Verizon's Fios service and spend under $2000.
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I²S, is an electrical serial bus interface standard used for connecting digital audio devices together. It is used to communicate PCM audio data between integrated circuits in an electronic device. Wikipedia Protocol: Serial Designed: 1986; 36 years ago Width: 1 data line (SD) +; 2 clock lines (SCK, WS) Data signal: Push-Pull |
The newest Bluesound Node (130) is a pretty great streamer to start with. It's easy to use, the software is terrific, and it's easy to set up. At $600 it's easy on the budget, and can be very very good with a good DAC. I am not familiar with the Saturn, but it looks to have USB co-ax digital inputs.....so it's a start. If you outgrow the unit at some time, you can probably sell the unit and get a chunk of your money back out of it. |
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