I love my Mytek Liberty 11 DAC. Very rich, precise sound for $1500, and can handle all the hi res formats. I am still using my MacBook Pro for streaming but will check out the Innuous Streamer.
How do you assess a DAC?
I've currently got an Audiolab M-Dac+ and am now going to add a streamer to my system, a lot of which have inbuilt DACs. I'd like to know whether the DAC in the streamers, such as the iFi NEO stream and others I'm considering, is going to be better than my Audiolab, in which case I'd spend a bit more for an "upgrade" and sell on my DAC.
Is it a matter of taste or can I compare certain specs to get an answer?
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That’s a great plan and a really nice budget for a great streamer. I’d recommend checking out the new Innuos Pulse streamer. It’s a bit under your budget and packs a lot of Innuos’ latest thinking along with their excellent Sense app that’s constantly being updated for better performance and sound, and if ever needed they also have outstanding customer service. Best of luck and do keep us posted on your future choices for both streamer and DAC and your thoughts on both if you could. Best of luck in your quest! |
@dinov +1 OP, in my opinioin it would be most helpful to you if you could compare several DAC's/streamers including a DAC in your personal listening environment (room, gear). This, and only this will make sure you will be satisfied after your purchase. |
Thanks again to everyone for their input. After a day of research and reading reviews online I think I’m going to go for an Auralic G1.1 with the 2TB harddrive upgrade and a Roon subscription. I can then sell on the Sonos Port, dispense with the Mac to DAC USB connection for the attached harddrive with my music on, and remove the CD player from the chain and get a USB powered CD ripper for any CDs that I have which I can’t find on Qobuz. |
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